AT&T (T) 10-Q4 Aug 222022 Q2 Quarterly reportFinancial data

Company Profile

Document and Entity Information

Document and Entity Information - shares shares in Millions	6 Months Ended
Document and Entity Information - shares shares in Millions	Jun. 30, 2022	Jul. 28, 2022
Entity Listings [Line Items]
Document Type	10-Q
Document Quarterly Report	true
Document Period End Date	Jun. 30, 2022
Document Transition Report	false
Entity File Number	001-8610
Entity Registrant Name	AT&T INC.
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code	DE
Entity Tax Identification Number	43-1301883
Entity Address, Address Line One	208 S. Akard St.
Entity Address, City or Town	Dallas
Entity Address, State or Province	TX
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code	75202
City Area Code	210
Local Phone Number	821-4105
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Interactive Data Current	Yes
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Entity Small Business	false
Entity Emerging Growth Company	false
Entity Shell Company	false
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		7,126
Amendment Flag	false
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q2
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2022
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Entity Central Index Key	0000732717
Common Shares (Par Value $1.00 Per Share)
Entity Listings [Line Items]
Title of 12(b) Security	Common Shares (Par Value $1.00 Per Share)
Trading Symbol	T
Security Exchange Name	NYSE
Depositary Shares, each representing a 1/1000th interest in a share of 5.000% Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series A
Entity Listings [Line Items]
Title of 12(b) Security	Depositary Shares, each representing a 1/1000th interest in ashare of 5.000% Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series A
Trading Symbol	T PRA
Security Exchange Name	NYSE
Depositary Shares, each representing a 1/1000th interest in a share of 4.750% Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series C
Entity Listings [Line Items]
Title of 12(b) Security	Depositary Shares, each representing a 1/1000th interest in ashare of 4.750% Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series C
Trading Symbol	T PRC
Security Exchange Name	NYSE
AT&T Inc. 1.450% Global Notes due June 1, 2022
Entity Listings [Line Items]
Title of 12(b) Security	AT&T Inc. 1.450% Global Notes due June 1, 2022
Trading Symbol	T 22B
Security Exchange Name	NYSE
AT&T Inc. 2.500% Global Notes due March 15, 2023
Entity Listings [Line Items]
Title of 12(b) Security	AT&T Inc. 2.500% Global Notes due March 15, 2023
Trading Symbol	T 23
Security Exchange Name	NYSE
AT&T Inc. 2.750% Global Notes due May 19, 2023
Entity Listings [Line Items]
Title of 12(b) Security	AT&T Inc. 2.750% Global Notes due May 19, 2023
Trading Symbol	T 23C
Security Exchange Name	NYSE
AT&T Inc. Floating Rate Global Notes due September 5, 2023
Entity Listings [Line Items]
Title of 12(b) Security	AT&T Inc. Floating Rate Global Notes due September 5, 2023
Trading Symbol	T 23D
Security Exchange Name	NYSE
AT&T Inc. 1.050% Global Notes due September 5, 2023
Entity Listings [Line Items]
Title of 12(b) Security	AT&T Inc. 1.050% Global Notes due September 5, 2023
Trading Symbol	T 23E
Security Exchange Name	NYSE
AT&T Inc. 1.300% Global Notes due September 5, 2023
Entity Listings [Line Items]
Title of 12(b) Security	AT&T Inc. 1.300% Global Notes due September 5, 2023
Trading Symbol	T 23A
Security Exchange Name	NYSE
AT&T Inc. 1.950% Global Notes due September 15, 2023
Entity Listings [Line Items]
Title of 12(b) Security	AT&T Inc. 1.950% Global Notes due September 15, 2023
Trading Symbol	T 23F
Security Exchange Name	NYSE
AT&T Inc. 2.400% Global Notes due March 15, 2024
Entity Listings [Line Items]
Title of 12(b) Security	AT&T Inc. 2.400% Global Notes due March 15, 2024
Trading Symbol	T 24A
Security Exchange Name	NYSE
AT&T Inc. 3.500% Global Notes due December 17, 2025
Entity Listings [Line Items]
Title of 12(b) Security	AT&T Inc. 3.500% Global Notes due December 17, 2025
Trading Symbol	T 25
Security Exchange Name	NYSE
AT&T Inc. 0.250% Global Notes due March 4, 2026
Entity Listings [Line Items]
Title of 12(b) Security	AT&T Inc. 0.250% Global Notes due March 4, 2026
Trading Symbol	T 26E
Security Exchange Name	NYSE
AT&T Inc. 1.800% Global Notes due September 5, 2026
Entity Listings [Line Items]
Title of 12(b) Security	AT&T Inc. 1.800% Global Notes due September 5, 2026
Trading Symbol	T 26D
Security Exchange Name	NYSE
AT&T Inc. 2.900% Global Notes due December 4, 2026
Entity Listings [Line Items]
Title of 12(b) Security	AT&T Inc. 2.900% Global Notes due December 4, 2026
Trading Symbol	T 26A
Security Exchange Name	NYSE
AT&T Inc. 1.600% Global Notes due May 19, 2028
Entity Listings [Line Items]
Title of 12(b) Security	AT&T Inc. 1.600% Global Notes due May 19, 2028
Trading Symbol	T 28C
Security Exchange Name	NYSE
AT&T Inc. 2.350% Global Notes due September 5, 2029
Entity Listings [Line Items]
Title of 12(b) Security	AT&T Inc. 2.350% Global Notes due September 5, 2029
Trading Symbol	T 29D
Security Exchange Name	NYSE
AT&T Inc. 4.375% Global Notes due September 14, 2029
Entity Listings [Line Items]
Title of 12(b) Security	AT&T Inc. 4.375% Global Notes due September 14, 2029
Trading Symbol	T 29B
Security Exchange Name	NYSE
AT&T Inc. 2.600% Global Notes due December 17, 2029
Entity Listings [Line Items]
Title of 12(b) Security	AT&T Inc. 2.600% Global Notes due December 17, 2029
Trading Symbol	T 29A
Security Exchange Name	NYSE
AT&T Inc. 0.800% Global Notes due March 4, 2030
Entity Listings [Line Items]
Title of 12(b) Security	AT&T Inc. 0.800% Global Notes due March 4, 2030
Trading Symbol	T 30B
Security Exchange Name	NYSE
AT&T Inc. 2.050% Global Notes due May 19, 2032
Entity Listings [Line Items]
Title of 12(b) Security	AT&T Inc. 2.050% Global Notes due May 19, 2032
Trading Symbol	T 32A
Security Exchange Name	NYSE
AT&T Inc. 3.550% Global Notes due December 17, 2032
Entity Listings [Line Items]
Title of 12(b) Security	AT&T Inc. 3.550% Global Notes due December 17, 2032
Trading Symbol	T 32
Security Exchange Name	NYSE
AT&T Inc. 5.200% Global Notes due November 18, 2033
Entity Listings [Line Items]
Title of 12(b) Security	AT&T Inc. 5.200% Global Notes due November 18, 2033
Trading Symbol	T 33
Security Exchange Name	NYSE
AT&T Inc. 3.375% Global Notes due March 15, 2034
Entity Listings [Line Items]
Title of 12(b) Security	AT&T Inc. 3.375% Global Notes due March 15, 2034
Trading Symbol	T 34
Security Exchange Name	NYSE
AT&T Inc. 2.450% Global Notes due March 15, 2035
Entity Listings [Line Items]
Title of 12(b) Security	AT&T Inc. 2.450% Global Notes due March 15, 2035
Trading Symbol	T 35
Security Exchange Name	NYSE
AT&T Inc. 3.150% Global Notes due September 4, 2036
Entity Listings [Line Items]
Title of 12(b) Security	AT&T Inc. 3.150% Global Notes due September 4, 2036
Trading Symbol	T 36A
Security Exchange Name	NYSE
AT&T Inc. 2.600% Global Notes due May 19, 2038
Entity Listings [Line Items]
Title of 12(b) Security	AT&T Inc. 2.600% Global Notes due May 19, 2038
Trading Symbol	T 38C
Security Exchange Name	NYSE
AT&T Inc. 1.800% Global Notes due September 14, 2039
Entity Listings [Line Items]
Title of 12(b) Security	AT&T Inc. 1.800% Global Notes due September 14, 2039
Trading Symbol	T 39B
Security Exchange Name	NYSE
AT&T Inc. 7.000% Global Notes due April 30, 2040
Entity Listings [Line Items]
Title of 12(b) Security	AT&T Inc. 7.000% Global Notes due April 30, 2040
Trading Symbol	T 40
Security Exchange Name	NYSE
AT&T Inc. 4.250% Global Notes due June 1, 2043
Entity Listings [Line Items]
Title of 12(b) Security	AT&T Inc. 4.250% Global Notes due June 1, 2043
Trading Symbol	T 43
Security Exchange Name	NYSE
AT&T Inc. 4.875% Global Notes due June 1, 2044
Entity Listings [Line Items]
Title of 12(b) Security	AT&T Inc. 4.875% Global Notes due June 1, 2044
Trading Symbol	T 44
Security Exchange Name	NYSE
AT&T Inc. 4.000% Global Notes due June 1, 2049
Entity Listings [Line Items]
Title of 12(b) Security	AT&T Inc. 4.000% Global Notes due June 1, 2049
Trading Symbol	T 49A
Security Exchange Name	NYSE
AT&T Inc. 4.250% Global Notes due March 1, 2050
Entity Listings [Line Items]
Title of 12(b) Security	AT&T Inc. 4.250% Global Notes due March 1, 2050
Trading Symbol	T 50
Security Exchange Name	NYSE
AT&T Inc. 3.750% Global Notes due September 1, 2050
Entity Listings [Line Items]
Title of 12(b) Security	AT&T Inc. 3.750% Global Notes due September 1, 2050
Trading Symbol	T 50A
Security Exchange Name	NYSE
AT&T Inc. 5.350% Global Notes due November 1, 2066
Entity Listings [Line Items]
Title of 12(b) Security	AT&T Inc. 5.350% Global Notes due November 1, 2066
Trading Symbol	TBB
Security Exchange Name	NYSE
AT&T Inc. 5.625% Global Notes due August 1, 2067
Entity Listings [Line Items]
Title of 12(b) Security	AT&T Inc. 5.625% Global Notes due August 1, 2067
Trading Symbol	TBC
Security Exchange Name	NYSE

Consolidated Statements Of Inco

Consolidated Statements Of Income - USD ($) shares in Millions, $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2021	Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2021
Operating Revenues
Total operating revenues	$ 29,643	$ 35,740	$ 59,355	$ 71,617
Cost of revenues
Other cost of revenues (exclusive of depreciation and amortization shown separately below)	6,807	7,446	13,506	14,919
Selling, general and administrative	7,265	7,581	14,243	15,207
Asset impairments and abandonments and restructuring	631	0	631	0
Depreciation and amortization	4,450	4,429	8,912	8,895
Total operating expenses	24,687	28,168	48,862	56,851
Operating Income	4,956	7,572	10,493	14,766
Other Income (Expense)
Interest expense	(1,502)	(1,640)	(3,128)	(3,463)
Equity in net income (loss) of affiliates	504	(18)	1,025	(24)
Other income (expense) — net	2,302	1,206	4,459	5,436
Total other income (expense)	1,304	(452)	2,356	1,949
Income from Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes	6,260	7,120	12,849	16,715
Income tax expense on continuing operations	1,509	1,151	2,949	3,160
Income from Continuing Operations	4,751	5,969	9,900	13,555
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax	(214)	(4,095)	(199)	(3,739)
Net Income	4,537	1,874	9,701	9,816
Less: Net Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	(380)	(304)	(734)	(696)
Net Income Attributable to AT&T	4,157	1,570	8,967	9,120
Less: Preferred Stock Dividends	(52)	(56)	(100)	(106)
Net Income Attributable to Common Stock	$ 4,105	$ 1,514	$ 8,867	$ 9,014
Basic Earnings Per Share from continuing operations	$ 0.60	$ 0.77	$ 1.26	$ 1.76
Basic Earnings Per Share from discontinued operations	(0.03)	(0.56)	(0.03)	(0.51)
Basic Earnings Per Share Attributable to Common Stock (in dollars per share)	0.57	0.21	1.23	1.25
Diluted Earnings Per Share from continuing operations	0.59	0.76	1.23	1.73
Diluted Earnings Per Share from discontinued operations	(0.03)	(0.54)	(0.02)	(0.49)
Diluted Earnings Per Share Attributable to Common Stock (in dollars per share)	$ 0.56	$ 0.22	$ 1.21	$ 1.24
Weighted Average Number of Common Shares Outstanding - Basic (in millions) (in shares)	7,169	7,168	7,176	7,165
Weighted Average Number of Common Shares Outstanding - with Dilution (in millions) (in shares)	7,611	7,484	7,584	7,483
Service
Operating Revenues
Total operating revenues	$ 24,268	$ 30,651	$ 48,267	$ 61,093
Equipment
Operating Revenues
Total operating revenues	5,375	5,089	11,088	10,524
Cost of revenues
Cost of goods and services sold	5,534	5,315	11,570	10,841
Broadcast, programming and operations
Cost of revenues
Cost of goods and services sold	$ 0	$ 3,397	$ 0	$ 6,989

Consolidated Statements Of Comp

Consolidated Statements Of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2021	Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2021
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 4,537	$ 1,874	$ 9,701	$ 9,816
Foreign currency:
Translation adjustment (includes $0, $6, $0 and $2 attributable to noncontrolling interest), net of taxes of $58, $41, $63 and $4	229	301	248	192
Distribution of WarnerMedia, net of taxes of $(38), $0, $(38) and $0	(170)	0	(170)	0
Securities:
Net unrealized gains (losses), net of taxes of $(14), $6, $(37) and $(12)	(40)	20	(109)	(35)
Reclassification adjustment included in net income, net of taxes of $1, $0, $2 and $(1)	3	(1)	6	(3)
Derivative instruments:
Net unrealized gains (losses), net of taxes of $(172), $(242) $(103) and $(106)	(603)	(909)	(345)	(398)
Reclassification adjustment included in net income, net of taxes of $15, $6, $19 and $12	58	22	73	46
Distribution of WarnerMedia, net of taxes of $(12), $0, $(12) and $0	(24)	0	(24)	0
Defined benefit postretirement plans:
Amortization of net prior service credit included in net income, net of taxes of $(152), $(165), $(304) and $(330)	(461)	(507)	(926)	(1,011)
Distribution of WarnerMedia, net of taxes of $5, $0, $5 and $0	25	0	25	0
Other comprehensive income (loss)	(983)	(1,074)	(1,222)	(1,209)
Total comprehensive income	3,554	800	8,479	8,607
Less: Total comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest	(380)	(310)	(734)	(698)
Total Comprehensive Income Attributable to AT&T	$ 3,174	$ 490	$ 7,745	$ 7,909

Consolidated Statements of Co_2

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2021	Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2021
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Foreign currency translation adjustments, attributable to noncontrolling interest, net of taxes	$ 0	$ 6	$ 0	$ 2
Foreign currency translation adjustments - tax effect	58	41	63	4
Distribution of WarnerMedia, net of taxes of $(38), $0, $(38) and $0	(38)	0	(38)	0
Net unrealized gains (losses), net of taxes of $(14), $6, $(37) and $(12)	(14)	6	(37)	(12)
Reclassification adjustment included in net income, net of taxes of $1, $0, $2 and $(1)	1	0	2	(1)
Net unrealized gains (losses), net of taxes of $(172), $(242) $(103) and $(106)	(172)	(242)	(103)	(106)
Reclassification adjustment included in net income, net of taxes of $15, $6, $19 and $12	15	6	19	12
Distribution of WarnerMedia, net of taxes of $(12), $0, $(12) and $0	(12)	0	(12)	0
Amortization of net prior service credit included in net income, net of taxes of $(152), $(165), $(304) and $(330)	(152)	(165)	(304)	(330)
Distribution of WarnerMedia, net of taxes of $5, $0, $5 and $0	$ (5)	$ 0	$ (5)	$ 0

Consolidated Balance Sheets

Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jun. 30, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Current Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 4,018	$ 19,223
Accounts receivable – net of related allowances for credit loss of $655 and $658	11,377	12,313
Inventories	3,241	3,325
Prepaid and other current assets	15,764	16,131
Assets from discontinued operations	85	119,776
Total current assets	34,485	170,768
Property, plant and equipment	323,349	324,613
Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization	(198,214)	(202,964)
Property, Plant and Equipment – Net	125,135	121,649
Goodwill	92,746	92,740
Licenses – Net	123,557	113,830
Other Intangible Assets – Net	5,371	5,391
Investments in and Advances to Equity Affiliates	4,523	6,168
Operating Lease Right-Of-Use Assets	21,808	21,824
Other Assets	18,808	19,252
Total Assets	426,433	551,622
Current Liabilities
Debt maturing within one year	6,210	24,620
Note payable to DIRECTV	619	1,245
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	36,659	39,095
Advanced billings and customer deposits	3,603	3,966
Dividends payable	2,013	3,749
Liabilities from discontinued operations	85	33,555
Total current liabilities	49,189	106,230
Long-Term Debt	129,747	151,011
Deferred Credits and Other Noncurrent Liabilities
Deferred income taxes	55,301	53,767
Postemployment benefit obligation	9,775	12,560
Operating lease liabilities	18,749	18,956
Other noncurrent liabilities	28,365	25,243
Total deferred credits and other noncurrent liabilities	112,190	110,526
Stockholders’ Equity
Common stock ($1 par value, 14,000,000,000 authorized at June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021: issued 7,620,748,598 at June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021)	7,621	7,621
Additional paid-in capital	122,850	130,112
Retained earnings	2,128	42,350
Treasury stock (494,838,650 at June 30, 2022 and 479,684,705 at December 31, 2021, at cost)	(17,160)	(17,280)
Accumulated other comprehensive income	2,307	3,529
Noncontrolling interest	17,561	17,523
Total stockholders’ equity	135,307	183,855
Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity	426,433	551,622
Series A (48,000 issued and outstanding at June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021)
Stockholders’ Equity
Preferred stock ($1 par value, 10,000,000 authorized at June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021):	0	0
Series B (20,000 issued and outstanding at June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021)
Stockholders’ Equity
Preferred stock ($1 par value, 10,000,000 authorized at June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021):	0	0
Series C (70,000 issued and outstanding at June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021)
Stockholders’ Equity
Preferred stock ($1 par value, 10,000,000 authorized at June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021):	$ 0	$ 0

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Pa

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jun. 30, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Allowances for doubtful accounts	$ 655	$ 658
Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 1	$ 1
Preferred stock, authorized (in shares)	10,000,000	10,000,000
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 1	$ 1
Common stock, authorized (in shares)	14,000,000,000	14,000,000,000
Common stock, issued (in shares)	7,620,748,598	7,620,748,598
Treasury stock, held (in shares)	494,838,650	479,684,705
Preferred Stock - Series A
Preferred stock, issued (in shares)	48,000	48,000
Preferred stock, outstanding (in shares)	48,000	48,000
Preferred Stock - Series B
Preferred stock, issued (in shares)	20,000	20,000
Preferred stock, outstanding (in shares)	20,000	20,000
Preferred Stock - Series C
Preferred stock, issued (in shares)	70,000	70,000
Preferred stock, outstanding (in shares)	70,000	70,000

Consolidated Statements Of Cash

Consolidated Statements Of Cash Flows - USD ($) $ in Millions	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2021
Operating Activities
Income from Continuing Operations	$ 9,900	$ 13,555
Adjustments to reconcile income from continuing operations to net cash provided by operating activities from continuing operations:
Depreciation and amortization	8,912	8,895
Provision for uncollectible accounts	870	606
Deferred income tax expense	2,324	3,525
Net (gain) loss on investments, net of impairments	333	(310)
Pension and postretirement benefit expense (credit)	(1,735)	(1,903)
Actuarial (gain) loss on pension and postretirement benefits	(2,398)	(2,647)
Asset impairments and abandonments and restructuring	631	0
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Receivables	1,292	796
Other current assets	11	751
Accounts payable and other accrued liabilities	(3,905)	(4,108)
Equipment installment receivables and related sales	342	811
Deferred customer contract acquisition and fulfillment costs	(506)	394
Postretirement claims and contributions	(186)	(207)
Other - net	(515)	(375)
Total adjustments	5,470	6,228
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities from Continuing Operations	15,370	19,783
Investing Activities
Capital expenditures	(9,476)	(7,581)
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired	(9,570)	(23,143)
Dispositions	22	375
Distributions from DIRECTV in excess of cumulative equity in earnings	1,638	0
Other - net	75	20
Net Cash Used in Investing Activities from Continuing Operations	(17,311)	(30,329)
Financing Activities
Net change in short-term borrowings with original maturities of three months or less	172	76
Issuance of other short-term borrowings	2,593	16,440
Repayment of other short-term borrowings	(15,613)	(857)
Issuance of long-term debt	479	9,097
Repayment of long-term debt	(24,213)	(1,096)
Repayment of note payable to DIRECTV	(722)	0
Payment of vendor financing	(3,337)	(2,994)
Purchase of treasury stock	(872)	(185)
Issuance of treasury stock	28	85
Dividends paid	(5,835)	(7,571)
Other - net	(2,144)	(892)
Net Cash (Used in) Provided by Financing Activities from Continuing Operations	(49,464)	12,103
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash from continuing operations	(51,405)	1,557
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Discontinued Operations [Abstract]
Cash (used in) provided by operating activities	(3,731)	1,054
Cash provided by (used in) investing activities	872	(302)
Cash provided by (used in) financing activities	37,065	(203)
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash from discontinued operations	34,206	549
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash	(17,199)	2,106
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash beginning of year	21,316	9,870
Cash and Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash End of Period	$ 4,117	$ 11,976

Consolidated Statement Of Chang

Consolidated Statement Of Changes In Stockholders' Equity - USD ($) shares in Millions, $ in Millions	Total	Preferred Stock Preferred Stock - Series A	Preferred Stock Preferred Stock - Series B	Preferred Stock Preferred Stock - Series C	Common Stock	Additional Paid-In Capital	Retained Earnings	Treasury Stock	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Attributable to AT&T, net of tax	Noncontrolling Interest
Balance at beginning of period at Dec. 31, 2020	$ 179,240	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0	$ 7,621	$ 130,175	$ 37,457	$ (17,910)	$ 4,330	$ 17,567
Balance at beginning of period (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2020		0	0	0	7,621			(495)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Spin-off transaction						0	0
Repurchase and acquisition of common stock								$ (215)
Repurchase and acquisition of common stock (in shares)								(7)
Issuance/reissuance of treasury stock						(75)		$ (793)
Issuance/reissuance of treasury stock (in shares)								21
Share-based payments						(159)
Net income attributable to AT&T	9,120						9,120
Preferred stock dividends							(152)
Common stock dividends ($0.2775, $0.52, $0.5550 and $1.04 per share)							(7,478)
Other comprehensive income attributable to AT&T	(1,211)								(1,211)
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest	696									696
Noncontrolling Interest, Decrease from Redemptions or Purchase of Interests										0
Distributions										(715)
Translation adjustments attributable to noncontrolling interest, net of taxes	(2)									2
Balance at end of period at Jun. 30, 2021	179,846	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0	$ 7,621	129,941	38,947	$ (17,332)	3,119	17,550
Balance at end of period (in shares) at Jun. 30, 2021		0	0	0	7,621			(481)
Balance at beginning of period at Mar. 31, 2021	183,079	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0	$ 7,621	129,856	41,154	$ (17,342)	4,199	17,591
Balance at beginning of period (in shares) at Mar. 31, 2021		0	0	0	7,621			(481)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Spin-off transaction						0	0
Repurchase and acquisition of common stock								$ (39)
Repurchase and acquisition of common stock (in shares)								(1)
Issuance/reissuance of treasury stock						(5)		$ (49)
Issuance/reissuance of treasury stock (in shares)								1
Share-based payments						(90)
Net income attributable to AT&T	1,570						1,570
Preferred stock dividends							(35)
Common stock dividends ($0.2775, $0.52, $0.5550 and $1.04 per share)							(3,742)
Other comprehensive income attributable to AT&T									(1,080)
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest	304									304
Noncontrolling Interest, Decrease from Redemptions or Purchase of Interests										0
Distributions										(351)
Translation adjustments attributable to noncontrolling interest, net of taxes	(6)									6
Balance at end of period at Jun. 30, 2021	179,846	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0	$ 7,621	129,941	38,947	$ (17,332)	3,119	17,550
Balance at end of period (in shares) at Jun. 30, 2021		0	0	0	7,621			(481)
Balance at beginning of period at Dec. 31, 2021	183,855	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0	$ 7,621	130,112	42,350	$ (17,280)	3,529	17,523
Balance at beginning of period (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2021		0	0	0	7,621			(480)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Spin-off transaction						(6,832)	(45,041)
Repurchase and acquisition of common stock								$ (872)
Repurchase and acquisition of common stock (in shares)								(43)
Issuance/reissuance of treasury stock						(144)		$ (992)
Issuance/reissuance of treasury stock (in shares)								28
Share-based payments						(286)
Net income attributable to AT&T	8,967						8,967
Preferred stock dividends							(135)
Common stock dividends ($0.2775, $0.52, $0.5550 and $1.04 per share)							(4,013)
Other comprehensive income attributable to AT&T	(1,222)								(1,222)
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest	734									734
Noncontrolling Interest, Decrease from Redemptions or Purchase of Interests										(16)
Distributions										(680)
Translation adjustments attributable to noncontrolling interest, net of taxes	0									0
Balance at end of period at Jun. 30, 2022	135,307	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0	$ 7,621	122,850	2,128	$ (17,160)	2,307	17,561
Balance at end of period (in shares) at Jun. 30, 2022		0	0	0	7,621			(495)
Balance at beginning of period at Mar. 31, 2022	186,556	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0	$ 7,621	129,637	45,041	$ (16,553)	3,290	17,520
Balance at beginning of period (in shares) at Mar. 31, 2022		0	0	0	7,621			(462)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Spin-off transaction						(6,832)	(45,041)
Repurchase and acquisition of common stock								$ (675)
Repurchase and acquisition of common stock (in shares)								(35)
Issuance/reissuance of treasury stock						(18)		$ (68)
Issuance/reissuance of treasury stock (in shares)								2
Share-based payments						(63)
Net income attributable to AT&T	4,157						4,157
Preferred stock dividends							(36)
Common stock dividends ($0.2775, $0.52, $0.5550 and $1.04 per share)							(1,993)
Other comprehensive income attributable to AT&T									(983)
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest	380									380
Noncontrolling Interest, Decrease from Redemptions or Purchase of Interests										0
Distributions										(339)
Translation adjustments attributable to noncontrolling interest, net of taxes	0									0
Balance at end of period at Jun. 30, 2022	$ 135,307	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0	$ 7,621	$ 122,850	$ 2,128	$ (17,160)	$ 2,307	$ 17,561
Balance at end of period (in shares) at Jun. 30, 2022		0	0	0	7,621			(495)

Consolidated Statement Of Cha_2

Consolidated Statement Of Changes In Stockholders' Equity (Parenthetical) - $ / shares	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2021	Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2021
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Dividends to stockholders, per share (in dollars per share)	$ 0.2775	$ 0.52	$ 0.5550	$ 1.04

Preparation Of Interim Financia

Preparation Of Interim Financial Statements	6 Months Ended
Preparation Of Interim Financial Statements	Jun. 30, 2022
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Preparation Of Interim Financial Statements	NOTE 1. PREPARATION OF INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Basis of Presentation Throughout this document, AT&T Inc. is referred to as “we,” “AT&T” or the “Company.” The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and subsidiaries and affiliates which we control. AT&T is a holding company whose subsidiaries and affiliates operate worldwide in the telecommunications and technology industries. You should read this document in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021. The results for the interim periods are not necessarily indicative of those for the full year. These consolidated financial statements include all adjustments that are necessary to present fairly the results for the presented interim periods, consisting of normal recurring accruals and other items. On April 8, 2022, we completed the previously announced separation of our WarnerMedia business, which represented substantially all of our WarnerMedia segment, in a Reverse Morris Trust transaction, under which Magallanes, Inc. (Spinco), a formerly wholly-owned subsidiary of AT&T that held the WarnerMedia business, was distributed to AT&T stockholders via a pro rata dividend, followed by the combination of Spinco with a subsidiary of Discovery, Inc. (Discovery), which was renamed Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. (WBD). (See Notes 8 and 13) Upon the separation and distribution, the WarnerMedia business met the criteria for discontinued operations. For discontinued operations, we also evaluated transactions completed during 2021 that were components of AT&T’s single plan of a strategic shift, including dispositions that previously did not individually meet the criteria due to materiality, and have determined discontinued operations to be comprised of WarnerMedia, Vrio, Xandr and Playdemic Ltd. (Playdemic). These businesses are reflected in our historical financial statements as discontinued operations, including for periods prior to the consummation of the WarnerMedia/Discovery transaction. All significant intercompany transactions are eliminated in the consolidation process. Investments in subsidiaries and partnerships which we do not control but have significant influence are accounted for under the equity method. Earnings from certain investments accounted for using the equity method are included in our results on a one quarter lag. We also record our proportionate share of our equity method investees’ other comprehensive income (OCI) items, including translation adjustments. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) requires management to make estimates and assumptions, including estimates of probable losses and expenses, that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Certain prior period amounts have been conformed to the current period’s presentation. Unless otherwise noted, the information in Notes 1 through 12 refer only to our continuing operations and do not include discussion of balances or activity of WarnerMedia, Vrio, Xandr and Playdemic, which are part of discontinued operations. Accounting Policies, Adopted and Pending Accounting Standards and Other Changes Customer Acquisition and Fulfillment Costs During the first quarter of 2022, we updated our analysis of expected economic lives of customer relationships. As of January 1, 2022, we extended the amortization period for deferred acquisition and fulfillment contract costs within Mobility and broadband/fiber in Consumer Wireline and Business Wireline to better reflect the estimated economic lives of the relationships. These changes in accounting estimate decreased other cost of revenues approximately $120, or $0.01 per diluted share from continuing operations in the second quarter and $255, or $0.03 per diluted share from continuing operations for the first six months of 2022. Fiber Network Assets During the first quarter of 2022, we updated our analysis of economic lives of AT&T owned fiber network assets. As of January 1, 2022, we extended the estimated economic life and depreciation period of such costs to better reflect the physical life of the assets that we had been experiencing and absence of technological changes that would replace fiber as the best broadband technology in the industry. The change in accounting estimate decreased depreciation expense $70, or $0.01 per diluted share from continuing operations in the second quarter and $140, or $0.01 per diluted share from continuing operations for the first six months of 2022. Convertible Instruments As of January 1, 2022, we adopted, through retrospective application, Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2020-06, “Debt—Debt With Conversion and Other Options (Subtopic 470-20) and Derivatives and Hedging— Contracts in Entity’s Own Equity (Subtopic 815-40): Accounting for Convertible Instruments and Contracts in an Entity’s Own Equity” (ASU 2020-06). ASU 2020-06 requires that instruments which may be settled in cash or stock are presumed settled in stock in calculating diluted earnings per share. While our intent is to settle the Mobility II preferred interests in cash, the ability to settle this instrument in AT&T shares will result in additional dilutive impact, the magnitude of which is influenced by the fair value of the Mobility II preferred interests and the average AT&T common stock price during the reporting period, which could vary from period-to-period. The following table presents the impact of the adoption of ASU 2020-06 on our diluted earnings per share from continuing operations: Historical Accounting Method Effect of Adoption of ASU 2020-06 1 Under ASU 2020-06 Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations: Three months ended June 30, 2022 $ 0.60 $ (0.01) $ 0.59 Three months ended June 30, 2021 $ 0.77 $ (0.01) $ 0.76 Six months ended June 30, 2022 $ 1.26 $ (0.03) $ 1.23 Six months ended June 30, 2021 $ 1.76 $ (0.03) $ 1.73 1 See Note 2 for a discussion of the numerator and denominator adjustments. Government Assistance The Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued ASU No, 2021-10, “Government Assistance (Topic 832): Disclosures by Business Entities about Government Assistance” (ASU 2021-10), which requires annual disclosures, beginning with the 2022 Annual Report on Form 10-K, in the notes to the financial statements, about transactions with a government that are accounted for by applying a grant or contribution accounting model by analogy to other guidance. The annual disclosures include terms and conditions, accounting treatment and impacted financial statement lines reflecting the impact of the transactions. ASU 2021-10 will be effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2021, which we plan to adopt under prospective application for all in scope government transactions in the financial statements as of our adoption date or thereafter.

Earnings Per Share

Earnings Per Share	6 Months Ended
Earnings Per Share	Jun. 30, 2022
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Earnings Per Share	NOTE 2. EARNINGS PER SHARE A reconciliation of the numerators and denominators of basic and diluted earnings per share for the three months and six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, is shown in the table below: Three months ended Six months ended June 30, June 30, 2022 2021 2022 2021 Numerators Numerator for basic earnings per share: Income from continuing operations, net of tax $ 4,751 $ 5,969 $ 9,900 $ 13,555 Net income from continuing operations attributable to noncontrolling interests (380) (387) (734) (781) Preferred Stock Dividends (52) (56) (100) (106) Income from continuing operations attributable to common stock 4,319 5,526 9,066 12,668 Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax (214) (4,095) (199) (3,739) Net income (loss) from discontinued operations attributable to noncontrolling interests — 83 — 85 Income (loss) from discontinued operations attributable to common stock (214) (4,012) (199) (3,654) Net Income Attributable to Common Stock $ 4,105 $ 1,514 $ 8,867 $ 9,014 Dilutive potential common shares: Mobility II preferred interests 140 140 280 280 Share-based payment 3 5 9 11 Numerator for diluted earnings per share $ 4,248 $ 1,659 $ 9,156 $ 9,305 Denominators (000,000) Denominator for basic earnings per share: Weighted average number of common shares outstanding 7,169 7,168 7,176 7,165 Dilutive potential common shares: Mobility II preferred interests (in shares) 399 284 368 289 Share-based payment (in shares) 43 32 40 29 Denominator for diluted earnings per share 7,611 7,484 7,584 7,483 Upon the adoption of ASU 2020-06 in the first quarter of 2022, the ability to settle our Mobility II preferred interests in stock is reflected in our diluted earnings per share calculation. While our intent is to settle the Mobility II preferred interests in cash, the ability to settle this instrument in AT&T shares will result in additional dilutive impact, the magnitude of which is influenced by the fair value of the Mobility II preferred interests and the average AT&T common stock price during the reporting period, which could vary from period-to-period. The numerator includes an adjustment to add back to income the earned distributions on the Mobility II preferred interests, included in net income attributable to noncontrolling interest, and the denominator includes the potential issuance of AT&T common stock to settle the Mobility II preferred interests outstanding. (See Note 1)

Other Comprehensive Income

Other Comprehensive Income	6 Months Ended
Other Comprehensive Income	Jun. 30, 2022
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
Other Comprehensive Income	NOTE 3. OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME Changes in the balances of each component included in accumulated OCI are presented below. All amounts are net of tax and exclude noncontrolling interest. Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment Net Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Securities Net Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Derivative Instruments Defined Benefit Postretirement Plans Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Balance as of December 31, 2021 $ (1,964) $ 45 $ (1,422) $ 6,870 $ 3,529 Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications 248 (109) (345) — (206) Amounts reclassified from accumulated OCI — 1 6 1 73 2 (926) 3 (847) Distribution of WarnerMedia (170) — (24) 25 (169) Net other comprehensive income (loss) 78 (103) (296) (901) (1,222) Balance as of June 30, 2022 $ (1,886) $ (58) $ (1,718) $ 5,969 $ 2,307 Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment Net Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Securities Net Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Derivative Instruments Defined Benefit Postretirement Plans Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Balance as of December 31, 2020 $ (3,926) $ 111 $ (779) $ 8,924 $ 4,330 Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications 190 (35) (398) — (243) Amounts reclassified from accumulated OCI — 1 (3) 1 46 2 (1,011) 3 (968) Net other comprehensive income (loss) 190 (38) (352) (1,011) (1,211) Balance as of June 30, 2021 $ (3,736) $ 73 $ (1,131) $ 7,913 $ 3,119 1 (Gains) losses are included in “Other income (expense) - net” in the consolidated statements of income. 2 (Gains) losses are primarily included in “Interest expense” in the consolidated statements of income (see Note 7). 3 The amortization of prior service credits associated with postretirement benefits are included in “Other income (expense) - net” in the consolidated statements of income (see Note 6).

Segment Information

Segment Information	6 Months Ended
Segment Information	Jun. 30, 2022
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Segment Information	NOTE 4. SEGMENT INFORMATION Our segments are comprised of strategic business units or other operations that offer products and services to different customer segments over various technology platforms and/or in different geographies that are managed accordingly. We have two reportable segments: Communications and Latin America. We also evaluate segment and business unit performance based on EBITDA and/or EBITDA margin, which is defined as operating income excluding depreciation and amortization. EBITDA is used as part of our management reporting and we believe EBITDA to be a relevant and useful measurement to our investors as it measures the cash generation potential of our business units. EBITDA does not give effect to depreciation and amortization expenses incurred in operating income nor is it burdened by cash used for debt service requirements and thus does not reflect available funds for distributions, reinvestment or other discretionary uses. EBITDA margin is EBITDA divided by total revenues. In the first quarter of 2022, we reclassified into "Corporate" certain administrative costs borne by AT&T where the business units do not influence decision making to conform with the current period presentation. This recast increased Corporate operations and support expenses by approximately $270 for full-year 2021. Correspondingly, this recast lowered administrative expenses at AT&T’s Communications operations and Video (our former U.S. video operations contributed to DIRECTV in July 2021), with no change on a consolidated basis. The Communications segment provides wireless and wireline telecom and broadband services to consumers located in the U.S. and businesses globally. Our business strategies reflect bundled product offerings that cut across product lines and utilize shared assets. This segment contains the following business units: • Mobility provides nationwide wireless service and equipment. • Business Wireline provides advanced ethernet-based fiber services, IP Voice and managed professional services, as well as traditional voice and data services and related equipment to business customers. • Consumer Wireline provides broadband services, including fiber connections that now provide our multi-gig services to residential customers. Consumer Wireline also provides legacy telephony voice communication services. The Latin America segment provides wireless services and equipment in Mexico. Corporate and Other reconciles our segment results to consolidated operating income and income before income taxes. Corporate includes : • DTV-related retained costs , which are costs previously allocated to the Video business that were retained after the transaction, net of reimbursements from DIRECTV Entertainment Holdings, LLC (DIRECTV) under transition service agreements. • Parent administration support , which includes costs borne by AT&T where the business units do not influence decision making. • Securitization fees associated with our sales of installment receivables (see Note 9). • Value portfolio , which are businesses no longer integral to our operations or which we no longer actively market. Other items consist of : • Video, which includes our former U.S. video operations that were contributed to DIRECTV on July 31, 2021, and our share of DIRECTV’s earnings as equity in net income of affiliates (see Note 11). • Held-for-sale and other reclassifications, which includes our former Crunchyroll and Government Solutions operations. • Reclassification of prior service credits, which includes the reclassification of prior service credit amortization, where we present the impact of benefit plan amendments in our business unit results. • Merger & Significant Items , which includes items associated with the merger and integration of acquired or divested businesses, including amortization of intangible assets, employee separation charges associated with voluntary and/or strategic offers, asset impairments and abandonments, and other items for which the segments are not being evaluated. • Eliminations and consolidations , removed transactions involving dealings between Mobility and our Video business, prior to the July 31, 2021 separation of Video. “Interest expense” and “Other income (expense) – net,” are managed only on a total company basis and are, accordingly, reflected only in consolidated results. For the three months ended June 30, 2022 Revenues Operations EBITDA Depreciation Operating Communications Mobility $ 19,926 $ 11,697 $ 8,229 $ 2,017 $ 6,212 Business Wireline 5,595 3,572 2,023 1,313 710 Consumer Wireline 3,174 2,085 1,089 785 304 Total Communications 28,695 17,354 11,341 4,115 7,226 Latin America - Mexico 808 721 87 169 (82) Segment Total 29,503 18,075 11,428 4,284 7,144 Corporate and Other Corporate: DTV-related retained costs — 207 (207) 135 (342) Parent administration support (6) 303 (309) 4 (313) Securitization fees 17 78 (61) — (61) Value portfolio 129 37 92 10 82 Total Corporate 140 625 (485) 149 (634) Video — — — — — Held-for-sale and other reclassifications — — — — — Reclassification of prior service credits — 613 (613) — (613) Merger & Significant Items — 924 (924) 17 (941) Eliminations and consolidations — — — — — Total Corporate and Other 140 2,162 (2,022) 166 (2,188) AT&T Inc. $ 29,643 $ 20,237 $ 9,406 $ 4,450 $ 4,956 For the three months ended June 30, 2021 Revenues Operations and Support Expenses EBITDA Depreciation and Amortization Operating Income (Loss) Communications Mobility $ 18,936 $ 10,906 $ 8,030 $ 2,023 $ 6,007 Business Wireline 6,052 3,690 2,362 1,293 1,069 Consumer Wireline 3,140 2,063 1,077 769 308 Total Communications 28,128 16,659 11,469 4,085 7,384 Latin America - Mexico 688 667 21 150 (129) Segment Total 28,816 17,326 11,490 4,235 7,255 Corporate and Other Corporate: DTV-related retained costs — — — — — Parent administration support 3 414 (411) 8 (419) Securitization fees 15 12 3 — 3 Value portfolio 166 71 95 10 85 Total Corporate 184 497 (313) 18 (331) Video 6,639 5,275 1,364 148 1,216 Held-for-sale and other reclassifications 158 96 62 — 62 Reclassification of prior service credits — 672 (672) — (672) Merger & Significant Items — (70) 70 28 42 Eliminations and consolidations (57) (57) — — — Total Corporate and Other 6,924 6,413 511 194 317 AT&T Inc. $ 35,740 $ 23,739 $ 12,001 $ 4,429 $ 7,572 For the six months ended June 30, 2022 Revenues Operations EBITDA Depreciation Operating Communications Mobility $ 40,001 $ 23,860 $ 16,141 $ 4,076 $ 12,065 Business Wireline 11,235 7,054 4,181 2,612 1,569 Consumer Wireline 6,335 4,163 2,172 1,551 621 Total Communications 57,571 35,077 22,494 8,239 14,255 Latin America - Mexico 1,498 1,352 146 330 (184) Segment Total 59,069 36,429 22,640 8,569 14,071 Corporate and Other Corporate: DTV-related retained costs 8 335 (327) 269 (596) Parent administration support (18) 607 (625) 10 (635) Securitization fees 33 160 (127) — (127) Value portfolio 263 74 189 20 169 Total Corporate 286 1,176 (890) 299 (1,189) Video — — — — — Held-for-sale and other reclassifications — — — — — Reclassification of prior service credits — 1,230 (1,230) — (1,230) Merger & Significant Items — 1,115 (1,115) 44 (1,159) Eliminations and consolidations — — — — — Total Corporate and Other 286 3,521 (3,235) 343 (3,578) AT&T Inc. $ 59,355 $ 39,950 $ 19,405 $ 8,912 $ 10,493 For the six months ended June 30, 2021 Revenues Operations and Support Expenses EBITDA Depreciation and Amortization Operating Income (Loss) Communications Mobility $ 37,970 $ 21,882 $ 16,088 $ 4,037 $ 12,051 Business Wireline 12,098 7,378 4,720 2,571 2,149 Consumer Wireline 6,238 4,092 2,146 1,531 615 Total Communications 56,306 33,352 22,954 8,139 14,815 Latin America - Mexico 1,319 1,287 32 295 (263) Segment Total 57,625 34,639 22,986 8,434 14,552 Corporate and Other Corporate: DTV-related retained costs — — — — — Parent administration support (12) 787 (799) 15 (814) Securitization fees 28 52 (24) — (24) Value portfolio 342 115 227 20 207 Total Corporate 358 954 (596) 35 (631) Video 13,364 10,935 2,429 312 2,117 Held-for-sale and other reclassifications 389 275 114 — 114 Reclassification of prior service credits — 1,341 (1,341) — (1,341) Merger & Significant Items — (69) 69 114 (45) Eliminations and consolidations (119) (119) — — — Total Corporate and Other 13,992 13,317 675 461 214 AT&T Inc. $ 71,617 $ 47,956 $ 23,661 $ 8,895 $ 14,766 The following table is a reconciliation of Segment Operating Income to “Income from Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes” reported in our consolidated statements of income: Three months ended Six months ended 2022 2021 2022 2021 Communications $ 7,226 $ 7,384 $ 14,255 $ 14,815 Latin America (82) (129) (184) (263) Segment Operating Income 7,144 7,255 14,071 14,552 Reconciling Items: Corporate (634) (331) (1,189) (631) Video — 1,216 — 2,117 Held-for-sale and other reclassifications — 62 — 114 Transaction and other costs (185) — (283) (35) Amortization of intangibles acquired (17) (28) (44) (114) Asset impairments and abandonments and restructuring (631) — (631) — Benefit-related gains (losses), and other employee-related costs (108) 70 (201) 104 Reclassification of prior service credits (613) (672) (1,230) (1,341) AT&T Operating Income 4,956 7,572 10,493 14,766 Interest Expense 1,502 1,640 3,128 3,463 Equity in net income (loss) of affiliates 504 (18) 1,025 (24) Other income (expense) — net 2,302 1,206 4,459 5,436 Income from Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes $ 6,260 $ 7,120 $ 12,849 $ 16,715

Revenue Recognition

Revenue Recognition	6 Months Ended
Revenue Recognition	Jun. 30, 2022
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Revenue Recognition	NOTE 5. REVENUE RECOGNITION Revenue Categories The following tables set forth reported revenue by category and by business unit: For the three months ended June 30, 2022 Communications Mobility Business Wireline Consumer Wireline Latin America Corporate & Other Elim. Total Wireless service $ 14,921 $ — $ — $ 534 $ 20 $ — $ 15,475 Video service — — — — — — — Business service — 5,416 — — — — 5,416 Broadband — — 2,393 — — — 2,393 Advertising 83 — — — — — 83 Legacy voice and data — — 445 — 66 — 511 Other — — 336 — 54 — 390 Total Service 15,004 5,416 3,174 534 140 — 24,268 Equipment 4,922 179 — 274 — — 5,375 Total $ 19,926 $ 5,595 $ 3,174 $ 808 $ 140 $ — $ 29,643 For the three months ended June 30, 2021 Communications Mobility Business Wireline Consumer Wireline Latin America Corporate & Other Elim. Total Wireless service $ 14,252 $ — $ — $ 447 $ 28 $ — $ 14,727 Video service — — — — 6,607 — 6,607 Business service — 5,860 — — — — 5,860 Broadband — — 2,266 — — — 2,266 Advertising 94 — — — 57 (57) 94 Legacy voice and data — — 504 — 113 — 617 Other — — 336 — 144 — 480 Total Service 14,346 5,860 3,106 447 6,949 (57) 30,651 Equipment 4,590 192 34 241 32 — 5,089 Total $ 18,936 $ 6,052 $ 3,140 $ 688 $ 6,981 $ (57) $ 35,740 For the six months ended June 30, 2022 Communications Mobility Business Wireline Consumer Wireline Latin America Corporate & Other Elim. Total Wireless service $ 29,569 $ — $ — $ 1,024 $ 19 $ — $ 30,612 Video service — — — — — — — Business service — 10,894 — — — — 10,894 Broadband — — 4,748 — — — 4,748 Advertising 159 — — — — — 159 Legacy voice and data — — 905 — 155 — 1,060 Other — — 682 — 112 — 794 Total Service 29,728 10,894 6,335 1,024 286 — 48,267 Equipment 10,273 341 — 474 — — 11,088 Total $ 40,001 $ 11,235 $ 6,335 $ 1,498 $ 286 $ — $ 59,355 For the six months ended June 30, 2021 Communications Mobility Business Wireline Consumer Wireline Latin America Corporate & Other Elim. Total Wireless service $ 28,235 $ — $ — $ 886 $ 37 $ — $ 29,158 Video service — — — 13,291 — 13,291 Business service — 11,732 — — 70 — 11,802 Broadband — — 4,471 — — — 4,471 Advertising 159 — — — 119 (119) 159 Legacy voice and data — — 1,023 — 236 — 1,259 Other — — 668 — 285 — 953 Total Service 28,394 11,732 6,162 886 14,038 (119) 61,093 Equipment 9,576 366 76 433 73 — 10,524 Total $ 37,970 $ 12,098 $ 6,238 $ 1,319 $ 14,111 $ (119) $ 71,617 Deferred Customer Contract Acquisition and Fulfillment Costs Costs to acquire and fulfill customer contracts, including commissions on service activations, for our wireless, business wireline, and consumer wireline services, are deferred and amortized over the contract period or expected customer relationship life, which typically ranges from three years to five years. The following table presents the deferred customer contract acquisition and fulfillment costs included on our consolidated balance sheets: June 30, December 31, Consolidated Balance Sheets 2022 2021 Deferred Acquisition Costs Prepaid and other current assets $ 2,647 $ 2,551 Other Assets 3,657 3,247 Total deferred customer contract acquisition costs $ 6,304 $ 5,798 Deferred Fulfillment Costs Prepaid and other current assets $ 2,470 $ 2,600 Other Assets 4,279 4,148 Total deferred customer contract fulfillment costs $ 6,749 $ 6,748 The following table presents deferred customer contract acquisition and fulfillment cost amortization included in “Other cost of revenue” for the six months ended: June 30, June 30, Consolidated Statements of Income 2022 2021 1 Deferred acquisition cost amortization $ 1,381 $ 1,623 Deferred fulfillment cost amortization 1,321 2,422 1 Includes deferred acquisition amortization of $348 and deferred fulfillment cost amortization of $1,031 from our separated Video business for the six months ended June 30, 2021. Contract Assets and Liabilities A contract asset is recorded when revenue is recognized in advance of our right to bill and receive consideration. The contract asset will decrease as services are provided and billed. For example, when installment sales include promotional discounts (e.g., “buy one get one free”) the difference between revenue recognized and consideration received is recorded as a contract asset to be amortized over the contract term. Our contract assets primarily relate to our wireless businesses. Promotional equipment sales where we offer handset credits, which are allocated between equipment and service in proportion to their standalone selling prices, when customers commit to a specified service period result in additional contract assets recognized. These contract assets will amortize over the service contract period, resulting in lower future service revenue. When consideration is received in advance of the delivery of goods or services, a contract liability is recorded. Reductions in the contract liability will be recorded as we satisfy the performance obligations. The following table presents contract assets and liabilities on our consolidated balance sheets: June 30, December 31, Consolidated Balance Sheets 2022 2021 Contract asset $ 4,777 $ 4,389 Current portion in “Prepaid and other current assets” 2,761 2,582 Contract liability 3,829 4,133 Current portion in “Advanced billings and customer deposits” 3,491 3,766 Our contract asset balances for the quarter ended June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021 reflect increased promotional equipment sales in our wireless business. We expect the amortization of these promotional costs to increase throughout 2022 and the contract asset to flatten in 2023. Our beginning of period contract liability recorded as customer contract revenue during 2022 was $3,238. Remaining Performance Obligations Remaining performance obligations primarily relate to our Communications segment and represent services we are required to provide to customers under bundled or discounted arrangements, which are satisfied as services are provided over the contract term. In determining the transaction price allocated, we do not include non-recurring charges and estimates for usage, nor do we consider arrangements with an original expected duration of less than one year, which are primarily prepaid wireless and residential internet agreements.

Pension And Postretirement Bene

Pension And Postretirement Benefits	6 Months Ended
Pension And Postretirement Benefits	Jun. 30, 2022
Retirement Benefits [Abstract]
Pension And Postretirement Benefits	NOTE 6. PENSION AND POSTRETIREMENT BENEFITS Many of our employees are covered by one of our noncontributory pension plans. We also provide certain medical, dental, life insurance and death benefits to certain retired employees under various plans and accrue actuarially determined postretirement benefit costs. Our objective in funding these plans, in combination with the standards of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended (ERISA), is to accumulate assets sufficient to provide benefits described in the plans to employees upon their retirement. We do not have significant funding requirements in 2022. We recognize actuarial gains and losses on pension and postretirement plan assets in our consolidated results as a component of “Other income (expense) – net” at our annual measurement date of December 31, unless earlier remeasurements are required. Total distributions from the pension plan exceeded the threshold of service and interest costs for 2022, requiring us to follow settlement accounting and remeasure our pension benefit plan assets and obligations at each quarter-end in 2022. These remeasurements resulted in the recognition of an actuarial gain of $1,345 in the second quarter and $2,357 for the first six months of 2022. As part of our 2022 remeasurements, we updated the weighted-average discount rate used to measure our pension benefit obligation from 3.00% at December 31, 2021 to 3.70% at March 31, 2022, and to 4.80% at June 30, 2022. The discount rate in effect for determining pension service and interest costs after our June 30 remeasurement is 4.90% and 4.40% respectively. The remeasurements also reflect actual returns on pension plan assets of (11.30)% (six-month rate) relative to our expected long-term rate of 6.75% (annual rate). Similar to 2022, in 2021 we were required to follow settlement accounting and remeasure our pension benefit plan assets and obligations at each quarter end. The following table details pension and postretirement benefit costs included in the accompanying consolidated statements of income. The service cost component of net periodic pension (credit) cost is recorded in operating expenses in the consolidated statements of income while the remaining components are recorded in “Other income (expense) – net.” Three months ended Six months ended June 30, June 30, 2022 2021 2022 2021 Pension cost: Service cost – benefits earned during the period $ 164 $ 228 $ 347 $ 482 Interest cost on projected benefit obligation 415 339 735 630 Expected return on assets (802) (850) (1,670) (1,727) Amortization of prior service credit (34) (36) (67) (72) Net pension (credit) cost before remeasurement (257) (319) (655) (687) Actuarial (gain) loss (1,345) 197 (2,357) (2,647) Net pension (credit) cost $ (1,602) $ (122) $ (3,012) $ (3,334) Postretirement cost: Service cost – benefits earned during the period $ 9 $ 12 $ 18 $ 23 Interest cost on accumulated postretirement benefit obligation 63 52 126 105 Expected return on assets (33) (38) (65) (76) Amortization of prior service credit (582) (635) (1,164) (1,269) Net postretirement (credit) cost $ (543) $ (609) $ (1,085) $ (1,217) Combined net pension and postretirement (credit) cost $ (2,145) $ (731) $ (4,097) $ (4,551) We also provide senior- and middle-management employees with nonqualified, unfunded supplemental retirement and savings plans. Net supplemental pension benefits costs not included in the table above were $12 and $11 in the second quarter and $24 and $23 for the first six months of 2022 and 2021, respectively. During the first quarter of 2022, we also recorded an actuarial gain of $41.

Fair Value Measurements And Dis

Fair Value Measurements And Disclosure	6 Months Ended
Fair Value Measurements And Disclosure	Jun. 30, 2022
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value Measurements And Disclosure	NOTE 7. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS AND DISCLOSURE The Fair Value Measurement and Disclosure framework in ASC 820, “Fair Value Measurement,” provides a three-tiered fair value hierarchy based on the reliability of the inputs used to determine fair value. Level 1 refers to fair values determined based on quoted prices in active markets for identical assets. Level 2 refers to fair values estimated using significant other observable inputs and Level 3 includes fair values estimated using significant unobservable inputs. The level of an asset or liability within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of any input that is significant to the fair value measurement. Our valuation techniques maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs. The valuation methodologies described above may produce a fair value calculation that may not be indicative of future net realizable value or reflective of future fair values. We believe our valuation methods are appropriate and consistent with other market participants. The use of different methodologies or assumptions to determine the fair value of certain financial instruments could result in a different fair value measurement at the reporting date. There have been no changes in the methodologies used since December 31, 2021. Long-Term Debt and Other Financial Instruments The carrying amounts and estimated fair values of our long-term debt, including current maturities, and other financial instruments, are summarized as follows: June 30, 2022 December 31, 2021 Carrying Fair Carrying Fair Amount Value Amount Value Notes and debentures 1 $ 131,419 $ 128,224 $ 167,475 $ 193,068 Commercial paper 2,860 2,860 6,586 6,586 Investment securities 2 2,726 2,726 3,214 3,214 1 Includes credit agreement borrowings. Excludes note payable to DIRECTV. 2 Excludes investments accounted for under the equity method. The carrying amount of debt with an original maturity of less than one year approximates fair value. The fair value measurements used for notes and debentures are considered Level 2 and are determined using various methods, including quoted prices for identical or similar securities in both active and inactive markets. Following is the fair value leveling for investment securities that are measured at fair value and derivatives as of June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021. Derivatives designated as hedging instruments are reflected as “Other assets,” “Other noncurrent liabilities,” “Prepaid and other current assets” and “Accounts payable and accrued liabilities” on our consolidated balance sheets. June 30, 2022 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Equity Securities Domestic equities $ 963 $ — $ — $ 963 International equities 189 — — 189 Fixed income equities 194 — — 194 Available-for-Sale Debt Securities — 1,198 — 1,198 Asset Derivatives Cross-currency swaps — 17 — 17 Liability Derivatives Cross-currency swaps — (5,919) — (5,919) Foreign exchange contracts — (27) — (27) December 31, 2021 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Equity Securities Domestic equities $ 1,213 $ — $ — $ 1,213 International equities 221 — — 221 Fixed income equities 219 — — 219 Available-for-Sale Debt Securities — 1,380 — 1,380 Asset Derivatives Cross-currency swaps — 211 — 211 Liability Derivatives Cross-currency swaps — (3,170) — (3,170) Investment Securities Our investment securities include both equity and debt securities that are measured at fair value, as well as equity securities without readily determinable fair values. A substantial portion of the fair values of our investment securities is estimated based on quoted market prices. Investments in equity securities not traded on a national securities exchange are valued at cost, less any impairment, and adjusted for changes resulting from observable, orderly transactions for identical or similar securities. Investments in debt securities not traded on a national securities exchange are valued using pricing models, quoted prices of securities with similar characteristics or discounted cash flows. The components comprising total gains and losses in the period on equity securities are as follows: Three months ended Six months ended June 30, June 30, 2022 2021 2022 2021 Total gains (losses) recognized on equity securities $ (237) $ 87 $ (332) $ 142 Gains (Losses) recognized on equity securities sold (41) — (48) — Unrealized gains (losses) recognized on equity securities held at end of period $ (196) $ 87 $ (284) $ 142 At June 30, 2022, available-for-sale debt securities totaling $1,198 have maturities as follows - less than one year: $83; one to three years: $140; three to five years: $196; five or more years: $779. Our cash equivalents (money market securities), short-term investments (certificate and time deposits) and nonrefundable customer deposits are recorded at amortized cost, and the respective carrying amounts approximate fair values. Short-term investments and nonrefundable customer deposits are recorded in “Prepaid and other current assets” and our investment securities are recorded in “Other Assets” on the consolidated balance sheets. Derivative Financial Instruments We enter into derivative transactions to manage certain market risks, primarily interest rate risk and foreign currency exchange risk. This includes the use of interest rate swaps, interest rate locks, foreign exchange forward contracts and combined interest rate foreign exchange contracts (cross-currency swaps). We do not use derivatives for trading or speculative purposes. We record derivatives on our consolidated balance sheets at fair value that is derived from observable market data, including yield curves and foreign exchange rates (all of our derivatives are Level 2). Cash flows associated with derivative instruments are presented in the same category on the consolidated statements of cash flows as the item being hedged. Fair Value Hedging Periodically, we enter into and designate fixed-to-floating interest rate swaps as fair value hedges. The purpose of these swaps is to manage interest rate risk by managing our mix of fixed-rate and floating-rate debt. These swaps involve the receipt of fixed-rate amounts for floating interest rate payments over the life of the swaps without exchange of the underlying principal amount. We also designate some of our cross-currency swaps and foreign exchange contracts as fair value hedges. The purpose of these contracts is to hedge foreign currency risk associated with changes in spot rates on foreign denominated debt. For cross-currency hedges, we have elected to exclude the change in fair value of the swap related to both time value and cross-currency basis spread from the assessment of hedge effectiveness. For foreign exchange contracts, we have elected to exclude the change in fair value of forward points from the assessment of hedge effectiveness. Unrealized and realized gains or losses from fair value hedges impact the same category on the consolidated statements of income as the item being hedged, including the earnings impact of excluded components. In instances where we have elected to exclude components from the assessment of hedge effectiveness related to fair value hedges, unrealized gains or losses on such excluded components are recorded as a component of accumulated OCI and recognized into earnings over the life of the hedging instrument. Unrealized gains on derivatives designated as fair value hedges are recorded at fair market value as assets, and unrealized losses are recorded at fair market value as liabilities. Except for excluded components, changes in the fair value of derivative instruments designated as fair value hedges are offset against the change in fair value of the hedged assets or liabilities through earnings. In the six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, no ineffectiveness was measured on fair value hedges. Cash Flow Hedging We designate most of our cross-currency swaps as cash flow hedges. We have entered into multiple cross-currency swaps to hedge our exposure to variability in expected future cash flows that are attributable to foreign currency risk generated from our foreign-denominated debt. These agreements include initial and final exchanges of principal from fixed foreign currency denominated amounts to fixed U.S. dollar denominated amounts, to be exchanged at a specified rate that is usually determined by the market spot rate upon issuance. They also include an interest rate swap of a fixed or floating foreign currency-denominated interest rate to a fixed U.S. dollar denominated interest rate. Unrealized gains on derivatives designated as cash flow hedges are recorded at fair value as assets, and unrealized losses are recorded at fair value as liabilities. For derivative instruments designated as cash flow hedges, changes in fair value are reported as a component of accumulated OCI and are reclassified into the consolidated statements of income in the same period the hedged transaction affects earnings. Periodically, we enter into and designate interest rate locks to partially hedge the risk of changes in interest payments attributable to increases in the benchmark interest rate during the period leading up to the probable issuance of fixed-rate debt. We designate our interest rate locks as cash flow hedges. Gains and losses when we settle our interest rate locks are amortized into income over the life of the related debt. Over the next 12 months, we expect to reclassify $59 from accumulated OCI to “Interest expense” due to the amortization of net losses on historical interest rate locks. Collateral and Credit-Risk Contingency We have entered into agreements with our derivative counterparties establishing collateral thresholds based on respective credit ratings and netting agreements. At June 30, 2022, we had posted collateral of $674 (a deposit asset) and held collateral of $0 (a receipt liability). Under the agreements, if AT&T’s credit rating had been downgraded two ratings levels by Fitch Ratings, one level by S&P and one level by Moody’s before the final collateral exchange in June, we would have been required to post additional collateral of $57. If AT&T’s credit rating had been downgraded three ratings levels by Fitch Ratings, two levels by S&P, and two levels by Moody’s, we would have been required to post additional collateral of $5,697. At December 31, 2021, we had posted collateral of $135 (a deposit asset) and held collateral of $7 (a receipt liability). We do not offset the fair value of collateral, whether the right to reclaim cash collateral (a receivable) or the obligation to return cash collateral (a payable) exists, against the fair value of the derivative instruments. Following are the notional amounts of our outstanding derivative positions: June 30, December 31, 2022 2021 Cross-currency swaps $ 38,213 $ 40,737 Foreign exchange contracts 628 — Total $ 38,841 $ 40,737 Following are the related hedged items affecting our financial position and performance: Effect of Derivatives on the Consolidated Statements of Income Three months ended Six months ended June 30, June 30, Fair Value Hedging Relationships 2022 2021 2022 2021 Interest rate swaps (Interest expense): Gain (Loss) on interest rate swaps $ (1) $ (1) $ (2) $ (2) Gain (Loss) on long-term debt 1 1 2 2 Cross-currency swaps: Gain (Loss) on cross-currency swaps 96 16 59 (32) Gain (Loss) on long-term debt (96) (16) (59) 32 Gain (Loss) recognized in accumulated OCI (69) 2 (60) 1 Foreign exchange contracts: Gain (Loss) on foreign exchange contracts (23) — (23) — Gain (Loss) on long-term debt 23 — 23 — Gain (Loss) recognized in accumulated OCI (4) — (4) — In addition, the net swap settlements that accrued and settled in the periods above were offset against “Interest expense.” The following table presents information for our cash flow hedging relationships: Three months ended Six months ended June 30, June 30, Cash Flow Hedging Relationships 2022 2021 2022 2021 Cross-currency swaps: Gain (Loss) recognized in accumulated OCI $ (702) $ (1,149) $ (387) $ (505) Foreign exchange contracts: Gain (Loss) recognized in accumulated OCI — (4) 3 — Other income (expense) - net reclassified from accumulated OCI into income — (5) 1 (10) Interest rate locks: Interest income (expense) reclassified from accumulated OCI into income (16) (23) (36) (48) Other income (expense) reclassified from accumulated OCI into income (45) — (45) — Distribution of WarnerMedia (12) — (12) —

Acquisitions, Dispositions And

Acquisitions, Dispositions And Other Adjustments	6 Months Ended
Acquisitions, Dispositions And Other Adjustments	Jun. 30, 2022
Business Combination and Asset Acquisition [Abstract]
Acquisitions, Dispositions And Other Adjustments	NOTE 8. ACQUISITIONS, DISPOSITIONS AND OTHER ADJUSTMENTS Acquisitions Spectrum Auction On January 14, 2022, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced that we were the winning bidder for 1,624 3.45 GHz licenses in Auction 110. We provided the FCC with an upfront deposit of $123 in the third quarter of 2021 and paid the remaining $8,956 in the first quarter of 2022, for a total of $9,079. We funded the purchase price using cash and short-term investments. We received the licenses in May 2022 and classified the auction deposits and related capitalized interest as “Licenses - Net” on our June 30, 2022 consolidated balance sheet. In February 2021, the FCC announced that we were the winning bidder for 1,621 C-Band licenses. We provided the FCC an upfront deposit of $550 in 2020 and cash payments totaling $22,856 in the first quarter of 2021, for a total of $23,406. The licenses were received in July 2021. Cash paid, including spectrum deposits (net of refunds), capitalized interest, and any payments for incentive and relocation costs are included in “Acquisitions, net of cash acquired” on our consolidated statements of cash flows. Interest is capitalized until the spectrum is ready for its intended use. Dispositions WarnerMedia On April 8, 2022, we completed the separation and distribution of our WarnerMedia business, and merger of Spinco, an AT&T subsidiary formed to hold the WarnerMedia business, with a subsidiary of Discovery, Inc., which was renamed Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc (WBD). Each AT&T shareholder was entitled to receive 0.241917 shares of WBD common stock for each share of AT&T common stock held as of the record date, which represented approximately 71% of WBD. In connection with and in accordance with the terms of the Separation and Distribution Agreement (SDA), prior to the distribution and merger, AT&T received approximately $40,400, which includes $38,800 of Spinco cash and $1,600 of debt retained by WarnerMedia. During the second quarter, assets of approximately $121,100 and liabilities of $70,600 were removed from our balance sheet as well as $45,041 of retained earnings and $5,632 of additional paid-in capital associated with the transaction. Additionally, in August 2022, we and WBD finalized the post-closing adjustment, pursuant to section 1.3 of the SDA, which will result in a $1,200 payment to WBD in the third quarter and is reflected in the accompanying June 30, 2022 balance sheet as an adjustment to additional paid in capital. (See Note 13) AT&T, Spinco and Discovery entered into a Tax Matters Agreement, which governs the parties’ rights, responsibilities and obligations with respect to tax liabilities and benefits, the preservation of the expected tax-free status of the transactions contemplated by the SDA, and other matters regarding taxes. Xandr On June 6, 2022, we completed the sale of the marketplace component of Xandr to Microsoft Corporation. Xandr was reflected in our historical financial statements as discontinued operations. (See Note 13)

Sales Of Receivables

Sales Of Receivables	6 Months Ended
Sales Of Receivables	Jun. 30, 2022
Receivables [Abstract]
Sales Of Receivables	NOTE 9. SALES OF RECEIVABLES We have agreements with various third-party financial institutions pertaining to the sales of certain types of our accounts receivable. The most significant of these programs is discussed in detail below and generally consists of receivables arising from equipment installment plans, which are sold for cash and a deferred purchase price. Under this program, we transfer receivables to purchasers in exchange for cash and additional consideration upon settlement of the receivables. Under the terms of our agreement for this program, we continue to bill and collect the payments from our customers on behalf of the financial institutions. The sales of receivables did not have a material impact on our consolidated statements of income or to “Total Assets” reported on our consolidated balance sheets. We reflect cash receipts on sold receivables as cash flows from operations in our consolidated statements of cash flows. Cash receipts on the deferred purchase price are classified as cash flows from investing activities. The following table sets forth a summary of the receivables and accounts being serviced: June 30, 2022 December 31, 2021 Gross receivables: $ 4,050 $ 4,361 Balance sheet classification Accounts receivable Notes receivable 2,079 1,846 Trade receivables 523 606 Other Assets Noncurrent notes and trade receivables 1,448 1,909 Outstanding portfolio of receivables derecognized from our consolidated balance sheets 10,324 9,767 Cash proceeds received, net of remittances 1 7,709 6,644 1 Represents amounts to which financial institutions remain entitled, excluding the deferred purchase price. We offer our customers the option to purchase certain wireless devices in installments over a specified period of time and, in many cases, once certain conditions are met, they may be eligible to trade in the original equipment for a new device and have the remaining unpaid balance paid or settled. We maintain a program under which we transfer a portion of these receivables through our bankruptcy-remote subsidiary in exchange for cash and additional consideration upon settlement of the receivables, referred to as the deferred purchase price. In the event a customer trades in a device prior to the end of the installment contract period, we agree to make a payment to the financial institutions equal to any outstanding remaining installment receivable balance. Accordingly, we record a guarantee obligation for this estimated amount at the time the receivables are transferred. The following table sets forth a summary of equipment installment receivables sold under this program during the three and six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021: Three months ended Six months ended June 30, June 30, 2022 2021 2022 2021 Gross receivables sold $ 2,651 $ 2,009 $ 6,252 $ 5,944 Net receivables sold 1 2,555 1,963 6,033 5,789 Cash proceeds received 2,618 1,731 5,934 5,250 Deferred purchase price recorded — 292 245 706 Guarantee obligation recorded 144 81 296 227 1 Receivables net of allowance, imputed interest and equipment trade-in right guarantees. The deferred purchase price and guarantee obligation are initially recorded at estimated fair value and subsequently adjusted for changes in present value of expected cash flows. The estimation of their fair values is based on remaining installment payments expected to be collected and the expected timing and value of device trade-ins. The estimated value of the device trade-ins considers prices offered to us by independent third parties and contemplate changes in value after the launch of a device model. The fair value measurements used for the deferred purchase price and the guarantee obligation are considered Level 3 under the Fair Value Measurement and Disclosure framework (see Note 7). The following table presents the previously transferred equipment installment receivables, which we repurchased in exchange for the associated deferred purchase price during the three and six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021: Three months ended Six months ended June 30, June 30, 2022 2021 2022 2021 Fair value of repurchased receivables $ 1,023 $ 350 $ 1,928 $ 623 Carrying value of deferred purchase price 1,038 326 1,940 579 Gain (loss) on repurchases 1 $ (15) $ 24 $ (12) $ 44 1 These gains (losses) are included in “Selling, general and administrative” in the consolidated statements of income. At June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, our deferred purchase price receivable was $2,638 and $3,177, respectively, of which $1,765 and $2,123 are included in “Prepaid and other current assets” on our consolidated balance sheets, with the remainder in “Other Assets.” The guarantee obligation at June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021 was $419 and $371, respectively, of which $143 and $101 are included in “Accounts payable and accrued liabilities” on our consolidated balance sheets, with the remainder in “Other noncurrent liabilities.” Our maximum exposure to loss as a result of selling these equipment installment receivables is limited to the total amount of our deferred purchase price and guarantee obligation.

Leases

Leases	6 Months Ended
Leases	Jun. 30, 2022
Leases [Abstract]
Leases	NOTE 10. LEASES We have operating and finance leases for certain facilities and equipment used in operations. Our leases generally have remaining lease terms of up to 15 years. Some of our real estate operating leases contain renewal options that may be exercised, and some of our leases include options to terminate the leases within one year. We have recognized a right-of-use asset for both operating and finance leases, and an operating lease liability that represents the present value of our obligation to make payments over the lease term. The present value of the lease payments is calculated using the incremental borrowing rate for operating and finance leases, which was determined using a portfolio approach based on the rate of interest that we would have to pay to borrow an amount equal to the lease payments on a collateralized basis over a similar term. We use the unsecured borrowing rate and risk-adjust that rate to approximate a collateralized rate in the currency of the lease, which will be updated on a quarterly basis for measurement of new lease liabilities. The components of lease expense were as follows: Three months ended Six months ended June 30, June 30, 2022 2021 2022 2021 Operating lease cost $ 1,357 $ 1,349 $ 2,704 $ 2,678 Finance lease cost: Amortization of right-of-use assets $ 49 $ 44 $ 94 $ 87 Interest on lease obligation 44 36 81 70 Total finance lease cost $ 93 $ 80 $ 175 $ 157 The following table provides supplemental cash flows information related to leases: Six months ended June 30, 2022 2021 Cash Flows from Operating Activities Cash paid for amounts included in lease obligations: Operating cash flows for operating leases $ 2,334 $ 2,298 Supplemental Lease Cash Flow Disclosures Operating lease right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new 1,796 1,746 The following tables set forth supplemental balance sheet information related to leases: June 30, December 31, Operating Leases Operating lease right-of-use assets $ 21,808 $ 21,824 Accounts payable and accrued liabilities $ 3,466 $ 3,393 Operating lease obligation 18,749 18,956 Total operating lease obligation $ 22,215 $ 22,349 Finance Leases Property, plant and equipment, at cost $ 2,629 $ 2,494 Accumulated depreciation and amortization (1,105) (1,053) Property, plant and equipment, net $ 1,524 $ 1,441 Current portion of long-term debt $ 136 $ 127 Long-term debt 1,542 1,442 Total finance lease obligation $ 1,678 $ 1,569 June 30, 2022 2021 Weighted-Average Remaining Lease Term (years) Operating leases 8.1 8.1 Finance leases 8.1 9.3 Weighted-Average Discount Rate Operating leases 3.6 % 3.8 % Finance leases 7.9 % 8.3 % The following table provides the expected future minimum maturities of lease obligations: At June 30, 2022 Operating Finance Leases Leases Remainder of 2022 $ 2,304 $ 140 2023 4,390 281 2024 3,936 271 2025 3,258 276 2026 2,560 255 Thereafter 9,892 1,143 Total lease payments 26,340 2,366 Less: imputed interest (4,125) (688) Total $ 22,215 $ 1,678
Leases	NOTE 10. LEASES We have operating and finance leases for certain facilities and equipment used in operations. Our leases generally have remaining lease terms of up to 15 years. Some of our real estate operating leases contain renewal options that may be exercised, and some of our leases include options to terminate the leases within one year. We have recognized a right-of-use asset for both operating and finance leases, and an operating lease liability that represents the present value of our obligation to make payments over the lease term. The present value of the lease payments is calculated using the incremental borrowing rate for operating and finance leases, which was determined using a portfolio approach based on the rate of interest that we would have to pay to borrow an amount equal to the lease payments on a collateralized basis over a similar term. We use the unsecured borrowing rate and risk-adjust that rate to approximate a collateralized rate in the currency of the lease, which will be updated on a quarterly basis for measurement of new lease liabilities. The components of lease expense were as follows: Three months ended Six months ended June 30, June 30, 2022 2021 2022 2021 Operating lease cost $ 1,357 $ 1,349 $ 2,704 $ 2,678 Finance lease cost: Amortization of right-of-use assets $ 49 $ 44 $ 94 $ 87 Interest on lease obligation 44 36 81 70 Total finance lease cost $ 93 $ 80 $ 175 $ 157 The following table provides supplemental cash flows information related to leases: Six months ended June 30, 2022 2021 Cash Flows from Operating Activities Cash paid for amounts included in lease obligations: Operating cash flows for operating leases $ 2,334 $ 2,298 Supplemental Lease Cash Flow Disclosures Operating lease right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new 1,796 1,746 The following tables set forth supplemental balance sheet information related to leases: June 30, December 31, Operating Leases Operating lease right-of-use assets $ 21,808 $ 21,824 Accounts payable and accrued liabilities $ 3,466 $ 3,393 Operating lease obligation 18,749 18,956 Total operating lease obligation $ 22,215 $ 22,349 Finance Leases Property, plant and equipment, at cost $ 2,629 $ 2,494 Accumulated depreciation and amortization (1,105) (1,053) Property, plant and equipment, net $ 1,524 $ 1,441 Current portion of long-term debt $ 136 $ 127 Long-term debt 1,542 1,442 Total finance lease obligation $ 1,678 $ 1,569 June 30, 2022 2021 Weighted-Average Remaining Lease Term (years) Operating leases 8.1 8.1 Finance leases 8.1 9.3 Weighted-Average Discount Rate Operating leases 3.6 % 3.8 % Finance leases 7.9 % 8.3 % The following table provides the expected future minimum maturities of lease obligations: At June 30, 2022 Operating Finance Leases Leases Remainder of 2022 $ 2,304 $ 140 2023 4,390 281 2024 3,936 271 2025 3,258 276 2026 2,560 255 Thereafter 9,892 1,143 Total lease payments 26,340 2,366 Less: imputed interest (4,125) (688) Total $ 22,215 $ 1,678

Transactions with DIRECTV

Transactions with DIRECTV	6 Months Ended
Transactions with DIRECTV	Jun. 30, 2022
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]
Related Party Transactions Disclosure	NOTE 11. TRANSACTIONS WITH DIRECTV On July 31, 2021, we closed our transaction with TPG to form a new company named DIRECTV. The transaction resulted in our deconsolidation of the Video business. As DIRECTV is jointly governed by a board with representation from both AT&T and TPG, with TPG having tie-breaking authority on certain key decisions, most significantly the appointment and removal of the CEO, we have concluded that we are not the primary beneficiary of DIRECTV. Effective August 1, 2021, we began accounting for our investment in DIRECTV under the equity method and recorded our share of DIRECTV earnings as equity in net income of affiliates, with DIRECTV considered a related party. For the six months ended June 30, 2022, our share of DIRECTV’s earnings included in equity in net income of affiliates was $1,037. Cash distributions from DIRECTV in the first six months totaled $2,675, with $1,037 classified as operating activities and $1,638 classified as investing activities in our consolidated statement of cash flows. Our investment in DIRECTV at June 30, 2022 was $3,910. In addition to the assets and liabilities contributed to DIRECTV, at close we recorded total obligations of $2,100 to cover certain net losses under the NFL SUNDAY TICKET contract, of which $1,800 is in the form of a note payable to DIRECTV. During the first six months of 2022, cash payments to DIRECTV on the note totaled $722 and were classified as financing activities in our consolidated statement of cash flows. Amounts due under the DIRECTV note were $619 at June 30, 2022. We also provide DIRECTV with network transport for U-verse products and sales services under commercial arrangements for up to five years. Under separate transition services agreements, we provide DIRECTV certain operational support, including servicing of certain of their customer receivables for up to three years. For the six months ended June 30, 2022, we billed DIRECTV approximately $600 for these costs, which were recorded as a reduction to the operations and support expenses incurred and resulted in net retained costs to AT&T of $207 in the second quarter and $335 for the first six months of 2022. At June 30, 2022 , we had accounts receivable from DIRECTV of $622 and accounts payable to DIRECTV of $407. We are not committed, implicitly or explicitly to provide financial or other support, other than noted above, as our involvement with DIRECTV is limited to the carrying amount of the assets and liabilities recognized on our balance sheet.

Additional Financial Informatio

Additional Financial Information	6 Months Ended
Additional Financial Information	Jun. 30, 2022
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Additional Financial Information	NOTE 12. ADDITIONAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION Cash and Cash Flows We typically maintain our restricted cash balances for purchases and sales of certain investment securities and funding of certain deferred compensation benefit payments. The following table summarizes cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash balances contained on our consolidated balance sheets: June 30, December 31, 2022 2021 2021 2020 Cash and cash equivalents 1 $ 4,018 $ 11,869 $ 21,169 $ 9,740 Restricted cash in Prepaid and other current assets 1 6 3 9 Restricted cash in Other Assets 98 101 144 121 Cash and Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash $ 4,117 $ 11,976 $ 21,316 $ 9,870 1 For continuing and discontinued operations. The following table summarizes cash paid during the periods for interest and income taxes: Six months ended June 30, Cash paid (received) during the period for: 2022 2021 Interest $ 4,028 $ 3,760 Income taxes, net of refunds 338 182 The following table summarizes capital expenditures: Six months ended June 30, 2022 2021 Purchase of property and equipment $ 9,399 $ 7,487 Interest during construction - capital expenditures 1 77 94 Total Capital Expenditures $ 9,476 $ 7,581 The following table summarizes acquisitions, net of cash acquired: Six months ended June 30, 2022 2021 Spectrum acquisitions $ 8,965 $ 22,886 Interest during construction - spectrum 1 605 257 Total Acquisitions $ 9,570 $ 23,143 1 Total capitalized interest was $682 and $351 for the six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively. Noncash Investing and Financing Activities In connection with capital improvements and the acquisition of other productive assets, we negotiate favorable payment terms (referred to as vendor financing), which are reported as financing activities in our statements of cash flows when paid. For the six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, we recorded vendor financing commitments related to capital investments of approximately $2,012 and $1,778, respectively. Total vendor financing payables included in our June 30, 2022 consolidated balance sheet were approximately $3,547, with $1,981 due within one year (in “Accounts payable and accrued liabilities”) and the remainder predominantly due within two Debt Transactions At June 30, 2022, our debt obligations totaled $135,957. Our debt activity primarily consisted of the following: First Second Six months ended June 30, 2022 Net commercial paper borrowings $ 1,471 $ (5,219) $ (3,748) Issuance of Notes and Debentures: Other $ 479 $ — $ 479 Debt Issuances $ 479 $ — $ 479 Repayments: 2021 Syndicated Term Loan $ — $ (7,350) $ (7,350) BAML Bilateral Term Loan – Tranche A — (1,000) (1,000) Private financing — (750) (750) Repayment of other short-term borrowings $ — $ (9,100) $ (9,100) USD notes 1,2,3 $ (123) $ (18,957) $ (19,080) Euro notes — (3,343) (3,343) BAML Bilateral Term Loan – Tranche B — (1,000) (1,000) Other (667) (123) (790) Repayments of long-term debt $ (790) $ (23,423) $ (24,213) 1 On March 31, 2022, we issued a notice for the redemption in full of all of the outstanding $1,962 aggregate principal amount of 3.000% Global Notes due June 30, 2022. We redeemed the notes on April 30, 2022 at 100% of the principal amount. 2 On April 11, 2022, we issued notices for the redemption in full of all of outstanding approximately $9,042 aggregate principal amount of various global notes due 2022 to 2026 with coupon rates ranging from 2.625% to 4.450% (Make-Whole Notes). The Make-Whole Notes were redeemed on the redemption dates set forth in the notices of redemption, at “make whole” redemption prices calculated as set forth in the respective redemption notices in the second quarter. 3 Includes $7,954 of cash paid toward the $8,822 aggregate principal amount of various notes that were tendered for cash in May 2022. The notes had interest rates ranging between 3.100% and 8.750% and original maturities ranging from 2026 to 2061.

Discontinued Operations and Dis

Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups (Statement)	6 Months Ended
Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups (Statement)	Jun. 30, 2022
Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]
Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations, Disclosure [Text Block]	NOTE 13. DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS Upon the separation and distribution, the WarnerMedia business met the criteria for discontinued operations. For discontinued operations, we also evaluated transactions completed during 2021 that were components of AT&T’s single plan of a strategic shift, including dispositions that previously did not individually meet the criteria due to materiality, and have determined discontinued operations to be comprised of WarnerMedia, Vrio, Xandr and Playdemic. The following is a summary of operating results included in income (loss) from discontinued operations for the second quarter and six months ended June 30: Three months ended Six months ended June 30, June 30, 2022 2021 2022 2021 Revenues $ 1,057 $ 8,306 $ 9,450 $ 16,367 Operating Expenses Cost of revenues 658 4,943 5,480 9,438 Selling, general and administrative 389 1,780 2,779 3,536 Asset abandonments and impairments — 4,555 — 4,555 Depreciation and amortization 95 1,332 1,172 2,674 Total operating expenses 1,142 12,610 9,431 20,203 Interest expense 35 45 131 91 Equity in net income (loss) of affiliates (7) 61 (27) 118 Other income (expense) – net (170) (207) (139) (216) Total other income (expense) (212) (191) (297) (189) Income (Loss) before income taxes (297) (4,495) (278) (4,025) Income tax expense (benefit) (83) (400) (79) (286) Net income (loss) from discontinued operations $ (214) $ (4,095) $ (199) $ (3,739) The following is a summary of assets and liabilities attributable to discontinued operations, which were included in our Consolidated Balance Sheet at December 31, 2021: December 31, 2021 Assets: Current assets $ 9,005 Noncurrent Inventories and Theatrical Film and Television Production Costs 18,983 Property, plant and equipment, net 4,255 Goodwill 40,484 Other Intangibles – Net 40,273 Other assets 6,776 Total assets, discontinued operations $ 119,776 Liabilities: Current liabilities $ 12,912 Other liabilities 20,643 Total liabilities, discontinued operations $ 33,555 In preparation for close, on April 7, 2022, Spinco drew $10,000 on its $10,000 term loan credit agreement (Spinco Term Loan), which conveyed to WBD. Total debt conveyed was approximately $41,600, which includes $1,600 of existing WarnerMedia debt, $30,000 of Spinco senior notes issued in March 2022 and the $10,000 Spinco Term Loan. WarnerMedia cash transfer to Discovery was approximately $2,660.

Preparation Of Interim Financ_2

Preparation Of Interim Financial Statements (Policies)	6 Months Ended
Preparation Of Interim Financial Statements (Policies)	Jun. 30, 2022
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Principles of Consolidation [Policy Text Block]	All significant intercompany transactions are eliminated in the consolidation process. Investments in subsidiaries and partnerships which we do not control but have significant influence are accounted for under the equity method. Earnings from certain investments accounted for using the equity method are included in our results on a one quarter lag. We also record our proportionate share of our equity method investees’ other comprehensive income (OCI) items, including translation adjustments.
Basis of Accounting [Policy Text Block]	The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) requires management to make estimates and assumptions, including estimates of probable losses and expenses, that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Certain prior period amounts have been conformed to the current period’s presentation. Unless otherwise noted, the information in Notes 1 through 12 refer only to our continuing operations and do not include discussion of balances or activity of WarnerMedia, Vrio, Xandr and Playdemic, which are part of discontinued operations.
Customer Acquisition and Fulfillment Costs [Policy Text Block]	Customer Acquisition and Fulfillment Costs During the first quarter of 2022, we updated our analysis of expected economic lives of customer relationships. As of January 1, 2022, we extended the amortization period for deferred acquisition and fulfillment contract costs within Mobility and broadband/fiber in Consumer Wireline and Business Wireline to better reflect the estimated economic lives of the relationships. These changes in accounting estimate decreased other cost of revenues approximately $120, or $0.01 per diluted share from continuing operations in the second quarter and $255, or $0.03 per diluted share from continuing operations for the first six months of 2022.
Fiber Network Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Fiber Network Assets During the first quarter of 2022, we updated our analysis of economic lives of AT&T owned fiber network assets. As of January 1, 2022, we extended the estimated economic life and depreciation period of such costs to better reflect the physical life of the assets that we had been experiencing and absence of technological changes that would replace fiber as the best broadband technology in the industry. The change in accounting estimate decreased depreciation expense $70, or $0.01 per diluted share from continuing operations in the second quarter and $140, or $0.01 per diluted share from continuing operations for the first six months of 2022.
Convertible Instruments, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Convertible Instruments As of January 1, 2022, we adopted, through retrospective application, Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2020-06, “Debt—Debt With Conversion and Other Options (Subtopic 470-20) and Derivatives and Hedging—
New Accounting Pronouncement, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Government Assistance The Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued ASU No, 2021-10, “Government Assistance (Topic 832): Disclosures by Business Entities about Government Assistance” (ASU 2021-10), which requires annual disclosures, beginning with the 2022 Annual Report on Form 10-K, in the notes to the financial statements, about transactions with a government that are accounted for by applying a grant or contribution accounting model by analogy to other guidance. The annual disclosures include terms and conditions, accounting treatment and impacted financial statement lines reflecting the impact of the transactions. ASU 2021-10 will be effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2021, which we plan to adopt under prospective application for all in scope government transactions in the financial statements as of our adoption date or thereafter.
Recognition of Actuarial Gains and Losses [Policy Text Block]	We recognize actuarial gains and losses on pension and postretirement plan assets in our consolidated results as a component of “Other income (expense) – net” at our annual measurement date of December 31, unless earlier remeasurements are required. Total distributions from the pension plan exceeded the threshold of service and interest costs for 2022,
Derivatives, Offsetting Fair Value Amounts [Policy Text Block]	We do not offset the fair value of collateral, whether the right to reclaim cash collateral (a receivable) or the obligation to return cash collateral (a payable) exists, against the fair value of the derivative instruments.

Accounting Policies (Tables)

Accounting Policies (Tables) - $ / shares	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
Accounting Policies (Tables) - $ / shares	Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2021	Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2021
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Accounting Standards Update and Change in Accounting Principle [Table Text Block]			The following table presents the impact of the adoption of ASU 2020-06 on our diluted earnings per share from continuing operations: Historical Accounting Method Effect of Adoption of ASU 2020-06 1 Under ASU 2020-06 Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations: Three months ended June 30, 2022 $ 0.60 $ (0.01) $ 0.59 Three months ended June 30, 2021 $ 0.77 $ (0.01) $ 0.76 Six months ended June 30, 2022 $ 1.26 $ (0.03) $ 1.23 Six months ended June 30, 2021 $ 1.76 $ (0.03) $ 1.73 1 See Note 2 for a discussion of the numerator and denominator adjustments.
Diluted earnings per share (in dollars per share)	$ 0.56	$ 0.22	$ 1.21	$ 1.24

Earnings Per Share (Tables)

Earnings Per Share (Tables)	3 Months Ended
Earnings Per Share (Tables)	Jun. 30, 2022
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Reconciliation of Numerators and Denominators of Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share	A reconciliation of the numerators and denominators of basic and diluted earnings per share for the three months and six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, is shown in the table below: Three months ended Six months ended June 30, June 30, 2022 2021 2022 2021 Numerators Numerator for basic earnings per share: Income from continuing operations, net of tax $ 4,751 $ 5,969 $ 9,900 $ 13,555 Net income from continuing operations attributable to noncontrolling interests (380) (387) (734) (781) Preferred Stock Dividends (52) (56) (100) (106) Income from continuing operations attributable to common stock 4,319 5,526 9,066 12,668 Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax (214) (4,095) (199) (3,739) Net income (loss) from discontinued operations attributable to noncontrolling interests — 83 — 85 Income (loss) from discontinued operations attributable to common stock (214) (4,012) (199) (3,654) Net Income Attributable to Common Stock $ 4,105 $ 1,514 $ 8,867 $ 9,014 Dilutive potential common shares: Mobility II preferred interests 140 140 280 280 Share-based payment 3 5 9 11 Numerator for diluted earnings per share $ 4,248 $ 1,659 $ 9,156 $ 9,305 Denominators (000,000) Denominator for basic earnings per share: Weighted average number of common shares outstanding 7,169 7,168 7,176 7,165 Dilutive potential common shares: Mobility II preferred interests (in shares) 399 284 368 289 Share-based payment (in shares) 43 32 40 29 Denominator for diluted earnings per share 7,611 7,484 7,584 7,483

Other Comprehensive Income (Tab

Other Comprehensive Income (Tables)	6 Months Ended
Other Comprehensive Income (Tables)	Jun. 30, 2022
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income	Changes in the balances of each component included in accumulated OCI are presented below. All amounts are net of tax and exclude noncontrolling interest. Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment Net Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Securities Net Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Derivative Instruments Defined Benefit Postretirement Plans Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Balance as of December 31, 2021 $ (1,964) $ 45 $ (1,422) $ 6,870 $ 3,529 Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications 248 (109) (345) — (206) Amounts reclassified from accumulated OCI — 1 6 1 73 2 (926) 3 (847) Distribution of WarnerMedia (170) — (24) 25 (169) Net other comprehensive income (loss) 78 (103) (296) (901) (1,222) Balance as of June 30, 2022 $ (1,886) $ (58) $ (1,718) $ 5,969 $ 2,307 Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment Net Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Securities Net Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Derivative Instruments Defined Benefit Postretirement Plans Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Balance as of December 31, 2020 $ (3,926) $ 111 $ (779) $ 8,924 $ 4,330 Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications 190 (35) (398) — (243) Amounts reclassified from accumulated OCI — 1 (3) 1 46 2 (1,011) 3 (968) Net other comprehensive income (loss) 190 (38) (352) (1,011) (1,211) Balance as of June 30, 2021 $ (3,736) $ 73 $ (1,131) $ 7,913 $ 3,119 1 (Gains) losses are included in “Other income (expense) - net” in the consolidated statements of income. 2 (Gains) losses are primarily included in “Interest expense” in the consolidated statements of income (see Note 7). 3 The amortization of prior service credits associated with postretirement benefits are included in “Other income (expense) - net” in the consolidated statements of income (see Note 6).

Segment Information (Tables)

Segment Information (Tables)	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
Segment Information (Tables)	Jun. 30, 2021	Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2021
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Reconciliation of Revenues to Segment Contribution	For the three months ended June 30, 2022 Revenues Operations EBITDA Depreciation Operating Communications Mobility $ 19,926 $ 11,697 $ 8,229 $ 2,017 $ 6,212 Business Wireline 5,595 3,572 2,023 1,313 710 Consumer Wireline 3,174 2,085 1,089 785 304 Total Communications 28,695 17,354 11,341 4,115 7,226 Latin America - Mexico 808 721 87 169 (82) Segment Total 29,503 18,075 11,428 4,284 7,144 Corporate and Other Corporate: DTV-related retained costs — 207 (207) 135 (342) Parent administration support (6) 303 (309) 4 (313) Securitization fees 17 78 (61) — (61) Value portfolio 129 37 92 10 82 Total Corporate 140 625 (485) 149 (634) Video — — — — — Held-for-sale and other reclassifications — — — — — Reclassification of prior service credits — 613 (613) — (613) Merger & Significant Items — 924 (924) 17 (941) Eliminations and consolidations — — — — — Total Corporate and Other 140 2,162 (2,022) 166 (2,188) AT&T Inc. $ 29,643 $ 20,237 $ 9,406 $ 4,450 $ 4,956 For the three months ended June 30, 2021 Revenues Operations and Support Expenses EBITDA Depreciation and Amortization Operating Income (Loss) Communications Mobility $ 18,936 $ 10,906 $ 8,030 $ 2,023 $ 6,007 Business Wireline 6,052 3,690 2,362 1,293 1,069 Consumer Wireline 3,140 2,063 1,077 769 308 Total Communications 28,128 16,659 11,469 4,085 7,384 Latin America - Mexico 688 667 21 150 (129) Segment Total 28,816 17,326 11,490 4,235 7,255 Corporate and Other Corporate: DTV-related retained costs — — — — — Parent administration support 3 414 (411) 8 (419) Securitization fees 15 12 3 — 3 Value portfolio 166 71 95 10 85 Total Corporate 184 497 (313) 18 (331) Video 6,639 5,275 1,364 148 1,216 Held-for-sale and other reclassifications 158 96 62 — 62 Reclassification of prior service credits — 672 (672) — (672) Merger & Significant Items — (70) 70 28 42 Eliminations and consolidations (57) (57) — — — Total Corporate and Other 6,924 6,413 511 194 317 AT&T Inc. $ 35,740 $ 23,739 $ 12,001 $ 4,429 $ 7,572		For the six months ended June 30, 2022 Revenues Operations EBITDA Depreciation Operating Communications Mobility $ 40,001 $ 23,860 $ 16,141 $ 4,076 $ 12,065 Business Wireline 11,235 7,054 4,181 2,612 1,569 Consumer Wireline 6,335 4,163 2,172 1,551 621 Total Communications 57,571 35,077 22,494 8,239 14,255 Latin America - Mexico 1,498 1,352 146 330 (184) Segment Total 59,069 36,429 22,640 8,569 14,071 Corporate and Other Corporate: DTV-related retained costs 8 335 (327) 269 (596) Parent administration support (18) 607 (625) 10 (635) Securitization fees 33 160 (127) — (127) Value portfolio 263 74 189 20 169 Total Corporate 286 1,176 (890) 299 (1,189) Video — — — — — Held-for-sale and other reclassifications — — — — — Reclassification of prior service credits — 1,230 (1,230) — (1,230) Merger & Significant Items — 1,115 (1,115) 44 (1,159) Eliminations and consolidations — — — — — Total Corporate and Other 286 3,521 (3,235) 343 (3,578) AT&T Inc. $ 59,355 $ 39,950 $ 19,405 $ 8,912 $ 10,493 For the six months ended June 30, 2021 Revenues Operations and Support Expenses EBITDA Depreciation and Amortization Operating Income (Loss) Communications Mobility $ 37,970 $ 21,882 $ 16,088 $ 4,037 $ 12,051 Business Wireline 12,098 7,378 4,720 2,571 2,149 Consumer Wireline 6,238 4,092 2,146 1,531 615 Total Communications 56,306 33,352 22,954 8,139 14,815 Latin America - Mexico 1,319 1,287 32 295 (263) Segment Total 57,625 34,639 22,986 8,434 14,552 Corporate and Other Corporate: DTV-related retained costs — — — — — Parent administration support (12) 787 (799) 15 (814) Securitization fees 28 52 (24) — (24) Value portfolio 342 115 227 20 207 Total Corporate 358 954 (596) 35 (631) Video 13,364 10,935 2,429 312 2,117 Held-for-sale and other reclassifications 389 275 114 — 114 Reclassification of prior service credits — 1,341 (1,341) — (1,341) Merger & Significant Items — (69) 69 114 (45) Eliminations and consolidations (119) (119) — — — Total Corporate and Other 13,992 13,317 675 461 214 AT&T Inc. $ 71,617 $ 47,956 $ 23,661 $ 8,895 $ 14,766
Reconciliation of Segment Contributions to Income Before Income Taxes		The following table is a reconciliation of Segment Operating Income to “Income from Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes” reported in our consolidated statements of income: Three months ended Six months ended 2022 2021 2022 2021 Communications $ 7,226 $ 7,384 $ 14,255 $ 14,815 Latin America (82) (129) (184) (263) Segment Operating Income 7,144 7,255 14,071 14,552 Reconciling Items: Corporate (634) (331) (1,189) (631) Video — 1,216 — 2,117 Held-for-sale and other reclassifications — 62 — 114 Transaction and other costs (185) — (283) (35) Amortization of intangibles acquired (17) (28) (44) (114) Asset impairments and abandonments and restructuring (631) — (631) — Benefit-related gains (losses), and other employee-related costs (108) 70 (201) 104 Reclassification of prior service credits (613) (672) (1,230) (1,341) AT&T Operating Income 4,956 7,572 10,493 14,766 Interest Expense 1,502 1,640 3,128 3,463 Equity in net income (loss) of affiliates 504 (18) 1,025 (24) Other income (expense) — net 2,302 1,206 4,459 5,436 Income from Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes $ 6,260 $ 7,120 $ 12,849 $ 16,715

Revenue Recognition (Tables)

Revenue Recognition (Tables)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
Revenue Recognition (Tables)	Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2021	Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2021
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Disaggregation of Revenue by Category and Business Unit	For the three months ended June 30, 2022 Communications Mobility Business Wireline Consumer Wireline Latin America Corporate & Other Elim. Total Wireless service $ 14,921 $ — $ — $ 534 $ 20 $ — $ 15,475 Video service — — — — — — — Business service — 5,416 — — — — 5,416 Broadband — — 2,393 — — — 2,393 Advertising 83 — — — — — 83 Legacy voice and data — — 445 — 66 — 511 Other — — 336 — 54 — 390 Total Service 15,004 5,416 3,174 534 140 — 24,268 Equipment 4,922 179 — 274 — — 5,375 Total $ 19,926 $ 5,595 $ 3,174 $ 808 $ 140 $ — $ 29,643	For the three months ended June 30, 2021 Communications Mobility Business Wireline Consumer Wireline Latin America Corporate & Other Elim. Total Wireless service $ 14,252 $ — $ — $ 447 $ 28 $ — $ 14,727 Video service — — — — 6,607 — 6,607 Business service — 5,860 — — — — 5,860 Broadband — — 2,266 — — — 2,266 Advertising 94 — — — 57 (57) 94 Legacy voice and data — — 504 — 113 — 617 Other — — 336 — 144 — 480 Total Service 14,346 5,860 3,106 447 6,949 (57) 30,651 Equipment 4,590 192 34 241 32 — 5,089 Total $ 18,936 $ 6,052 $ 3,140 $ 688 $ 6,981 $ (57) $ 35,740	For the six months ended June 30, 2022 Communications Mobility Business Wireline Consumer Wireline Latin America Corporate & Other Elim. Total Wireless service $ 29,569 $ — $ — $ 1,024 $ 19 $ — $ 30,612 Video service — — — — — — — Business service — 10,894 — — — — 10,894 Broadband — — 4,748 — — — 4,748 Advertising 159 — — — — — 159 Legacy voice and data — — 905 — 155 — 1,060 Other — — 682 — 112 — 794 Total Service 29,728 10,894 6,335 1,024 286 — 48,267 Equipment 10,273 341 — 474 — — 11,088 Total $ 40,001 $ 11,235 $ 6,335 $ 1,498 $ 286 $ — $ 59,355	For the six months ended June 30, 2021 Communications Mobility Business Wireline Consumer Wireline Latin America Corporate & Other Elim. Total Wireless service $ 28,235 $ — $ — $ 886 $ 37 $ — $ 29,158 Video service — — — 13,291 — 13,291 Business service — 11,732 — — 70 — 11,802 Broadband — — 4,471 — — — 4,471 Advertising 159 — — — 119 (119) 159 Legacy voice and data — — 1,023 — 236 — 1,259 Other — — 668 — 285 — 953 Total Service 28,394 11,732 6,162 886 14,038 (119) 61,093 Equipment 9,576 366 76 433 73 — 10,524 Total $ 37,970 $ 12,098 $ 6,238 $ 1,319 $ 14,111 $ (119) $ 71,617
Schedule of Deferred Customer Contract Acquisition and Fulfillment Costs			The following table presents the deferred customer contract acquisition and fulfillment costs included on our consolidated balance sheets: June 30, December 31, Consolidated Balance Sheets 2022 2021 Deferred Acquisition Costs Prepaid and other current assets $ 2,647 $ 2,551 Other Assets 3,657 3,247 Total deferred customer contract acquisition costs $ 6,304 $ 5,798 Deferred Fulfillment Costs Prepaid and other current assets $ 2,470 $ 2,600 Other Assets 4,279 4,148 Total deferred customer contract fulfillment costs $ 6,749 $ 6,748 The following table presents deferred customer contract acquisition and fulfillment cost amortization included in “Other cost of revenue” for the six months ended: June 30, June 30, Consolidated Statements of Income 2022 2021 1 Deferred acquisition cost amortization $ 1,381 $ 1,623 Deferred fulfillment cost amortization 1,321 2,422 1 Includes deferred acquisition amortization of $348 and deferred fulfillment cost amortization of $1,031 from our separated Video business for the six months ended June 30, 2021.
Schedule of Contract Assets and Liabilities			The following table presents contract assets and liabilities on our consolidated balance sheets: June 30, December 31, Consolidated Balance Sheets 2022 2021 Contract asset $ 4,777 $ 4,389 Current portion in “Prepaid and other current assets” 2,761 2,582 Contract liability 3,829 4,133 Current portion in “Advanced billings and customer deposits” 3,491 3,766

Pension And Postretirement Be_2

Pension And Postretirement Benefits (Tables)	6 Months Ended
Pension And Postretirement Benefits (Tables)	Jun. 30, 2022
Retirement Benefits [Abstract]
Schedule of Pension and Postretirement Benefit (Credits) Costs	The following table details pension and postretirement benefit costs included in the accompanying consolidated statements of income. The service cost component of net periodic pension (credit) cost is recorded in operating expenses in the consolidated statements of income while the remaining components are recorded in “Other income (expense) – net.” Three months ended Six months ended June 30, June 30, 2022 2021 2022 2021 Pension cost: Service cost – benefits earned during the period $ 164 $ 228 $ 347 $ 482 Interest cost on projected benefit obligation 415 339 735 630 Expected return on assets (802) (850) (1,670) (1,727) Amortization of prior service credit (34) (36) (67) (72) Net pension (credit) cost before remeasurement (257) (319) (655) (687) Actuarial (gain) loss (1,345) 197 (2,357) (2,647) Net pension (credit) cost $ (1,602) $ (122) $ (3,012) $ (3,334) Postretirement cost: Service cost – benefits earned during the period $ 9 $ 12 $ 18 $ 23 Interest cost on accumulated postretirement benefit obligation 63 52 126 105 Expected return on assets (33) (38) (65) (76) Amortization of prior service credit (582) (635) (1,164) (1,269) Net postretirement (credit) cost $ (543) $ (609) $ (1,085) $ (1,217) Combined net pension and postretirement (credit) cost $ (2,145) $ (731) $ (4,097) $ (4,551)

Fair Value Measurements And D_2

Fair Value Measurements And Disclosure (Tables)	6 Months Ended
Fair Value Measurements And Disclosure (Tables)	Jun. 30, 2022
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Long-Term Debt and Other Financial Instruments	The carrying amounts and estimated fair values of our long-term debt, including current maturities, and other financial instruments, are summarized as follows: June 30, 2022 December 31, 2021 Carrying Fair Carrying Fair Amount Value Amount Value Notes and debentures 1 $ 131,419 $ 128,224 $ 167,475 $ 193,068 Commercial paper 2,860 2,860 6,586 6,586 Investment securities 2 2,726 2,726 3,214 3,214 1 Includes credit agreement borrowings. Excludes note payable to DIRECTV. 2 Excludes investments accounted for under the equity method.
Fair Value Leveling	Following is the fair value leveling for investment securities that are measured at fair value and derivatives as of June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021. Derivatives designated as hedging instruments are reflected as “Other assets,” “Other noncurrent liabilities,” “Prepaid and other current assets” and “Accounts payable and accrued liabilities” on our consolidated balance sheets. June 30, 2022 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Equity Securities Domestic equities $ 963 $ — $ — $ 963 International equities 189 — — 189 Fixed income equities 194 — — 194 Available-for-Sale Debt Securities — 1,198 — 1,198 Asset Derivatives Cross-currency swaps — 17 — 17 Liability Derivatives Cross-currency swaps — (5,919) — (5,919) Foreign exchange contracts — (27) — (27) December 31, 2021 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Equity Securities Domestic equities $ 1,213 $ — $ — $ 1,213 International equities 221 — — 221 Fixed income equities 219 — — 219 Available-for-Sale Debt Securities — 1,380 — 1,380 Asset Derivatives Cross-currency swaps — 211 — 211 Liability Derivatives Cross-currency swaps — (3,170) — (3,170)
Components Comprising Total Gains and Losses on Equity Securities	The components comprising total gains and losses in the period on equity securities are as follows: Three months ended Six months ended June 30, June 30, 2022 2021 2022 2021 Total gains (losses) recognized on equity securities $ (237) $ 87 $ (332) $ 142 Gains (Losses) recognized on equity securities sold (41) — (48) — Unrealized gains (losses) recognized on equity securities held at end of period $ (196) $ 87 $ (284) $ 142
Notional Amount of Outstanding Derivative Positions	Following are the notional amounts of our outstanding derivative positions: June 30, December 31, 2022 2021 Cross-currency swaps $ 38,213 $ 40,737 Foreign exchange contracts 628 — Total $ 38,841 $ 40,737
Effect on Derivatives on the Consolidated Statements of Income	Following are the related hedged items affecting our financial position and performance: Effect of Derivatives on the Consolidated Statements of Income Three months ended Six months ended June 30, June 30, Fair Value Hedging Relationships 2022 2021 2022 2021 Interest rate swaps (Interest expense): Gain (Loss) on interest rate swaps $ (1) $ (1) $ (2) $ (2) Gain (Loss) on long-term debt 1 1 2 2 Cross-currency swaps: Gain (Loss) on cross-currency swaps 96 16 59 (32) Gain (Loss) on long-term debt (96) (16) (59) 32 Gain (Loss) recognized in accumulated OCI (69) 2 (60) 1 Foreign exchange contracts: Gain (Loss) on foreign exchange contracts (23) — (23) — Gain (Loss) on long-term debt 23 — 23 — Gain (Loss) recognized in accumulated OCI (4) — (4) — The following table presents information for our cash flow hedging relationships: Three months ended Six months ended June 30, June 30, Cash Flow Hedging Relationships 2022 2021 2022 2021 Cross-currency swaps: Gain (Loss) recognized in accumulated OCI $ (702) $ (1,149) $ (387) $ (505) Foreign exchange contracts: Gain (Loss) recognized in accumulated OCI — (4) 3 — Other income (expense) - net reclassified from accumulated OCI into income — (5) 1 (10) Interest rate locks: Interest income (expense) reclassified from accumulated OCI into income (16) (23) (36) (48) Other income (expense) reclassified from accumulated OCI into income (45) — (45) — Distribution of WarnerMedia (12) — (12) —

Sales Of Receivables (Tables)

Sales Of Receivables (Tables)	6 Months Ended
Sales Of Receivables (Tables)	Jun. 30, 2022
Receivables [Abstract]
Schedule of Finance Receivables	The following table sets forth a summary of the receivables and accounts being serviced: June 30, 2022 December 31, 2021 Gross receivables: $ 4,050 $ 4,361 Balance sheet classification Accounts receivable Notes receivable 2,079 1,846 Trade receivables 523 606 Other Assets Noncurrent notes and trade receivables 1,448 1,909 Outstanding portfolio of receivables derecognized from our consolidated balance sheets 10,324 9,767 Cash proceeds received, net of remittances 1 7,709 6,644 1 Represents amounts to which financial institutions remain entitled, excluding the deferred purchase price. The following table sets forth a summary of equipment installment receivables sold under this program during the three and six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021: Three months ended Six months ended June 30, June 30, 2022 2021 2022 2021 Gross receivables sold $ 2,651 $ 2,009 $ 6,252 $ 5,944 Net receivables sold 1 2,555 1,963 6,033 5,789 Cash proceeds received 2,618 1,731 5,934 5,250 Deferred purchase price recorded — 292 245 706 Guarantee obligation recorded 144 81 296 227 1 Receivables net of allowance, imputed interest and equipment trade-in right guarantees. The following table presents the previously transferred equipment installment receivables, which we repurchased in exchange for the associated deferred purchase price during the three and six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021: Three months ended Six months ended June 30, June 30, 2022 2021 2022 2021 Fair value of repurchased receivables $ 1,023 $ 350 $ 1,928 $ 623 Carrying value of deferred purchase price 1,038 326 1,940 579 Gain (loss) on repurchases 1 $ (15) $ 24 $ (12) $ 44 1 These gains (losses) are included in “Selling, general and administrative” in the consolidated statements of income.
Schedule of Receivables Sold

Leases (Tables)

Leases (Tables)	6 Months Ended
Leases (Tables)	Jun. 30, 2022
Leases [Abstract]
Components of Lease Expense, Supplemental Cash Flow Information Related to Leases, and Supplemental Balance Sheet Information Related to Leases	The components of lease expense were as follows: Three months ended Six months ended June 30, June 30, 2022 2021 2022 2021 Operating lease cost $ 1,357 $ 1,349 $ 2,704 $ 2,678 Finance lease cost: Amortization of right-of-use assets $ 49 $ 44 $ 94 $ 87 Interest on lease obligation 44 36 81 70 Total finance lease cost $ 93 $ 80 $ 175 $ 157 The following table provides supplemental cash flows information related to leases: Six months ended June 30, 2022 2021 Cash Flows from Operating Activities Cash paid for amounts included in lease obligations: Operating cash flows for operating leases $ 2,334 $ 2,298 Supplemental Lease Cash Flow Disclosures Operating lease right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new 1,796 1,746 The following tables set forth supplemental balance sheet information related to leases: June 30, December 31, Operating Leases Operating lease right-of-use assets $ 21,808 $ 21,824 Accounts payable and accrued liabilities $ 3,466 $ 3,393 Operating lease obligation 18,749 18,956 Total operating lease obligation $ 22,215 $ 22,349 Finance Leases Property, plant and equipment, at cost $ 2,629 $ 2,494 Accumulated depreciation and amortization (1,105) (1,053) Property, plant and equipment, net $ 1,524 $ 1,441 Current portion of long-term debt $ 136 $ 127 Long-term debt 1,542 1,442 Total finance lease obligation $ 1,678 $ 1,569 June 30, 2022 2021 Weighted-Average Remaining Lease Term (years) Operating leases 8.1 8.1 Finance leases 8.1 9.3 Weighted-Average Discount Rate Operating leases 3.6 % 3.8 % Finance leases 7.9 % 8.3 %
Schedule of Maturities of Operating Leases	The following table provides the expected future minimum maturities of lease obligations: At June 30, 2022 Operating Finance Leases Leases Remainder of 2022 $ 2,304 $ 140 2023 4,390 281 2024 3,936 271 2025 3,258 276 2026 2,560 255 Thereafter 9,892 1,143 Total lease payments 26,340 2,366 Less: imputed interest (4,125) (688) Total $ 22,215 $ 1,678
Schedule of Maturities of Finance Leases	The following table provides the expected future minimum maturities of lease obligations: At June 30, 2022 Operating Finance Leases Leases Remainder of 2022 $ 2,304 $ 140 2023 4,390 281 2024 3,936 271 2025 3,258 276 2026 2,560 255 Thereafter 9,892 1,143 Total lease payments 26,340 2,366 Less: imputed interest (4,125) (688) Total $ 22,215 $ 1,678

Additional Financial Informat_2

Additional Financial Information (Tables)	6 Months Ended
Additional Financial Information (Tables)	Jun. 30, 2022
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Schedule of Cash and Cash Flows and Debt Transactions	The following table summarizes cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash balances contained on our consolidated balance sheets: June 30, December 31, 2022 2021 2021 2020 Cash and cash equivalents 1 $ 4,018 $ 11,869 $ 21,169 $ 9,740 Restricted cash in Prepaid and other current assets 1 6 3 9 Restricted cash in Other Assets 98 101 144 121 Cash and Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash $ 4,117 $ 11,976 $ 21,316 $ 9,870 1 For continuing and discontinued operations. The following table summarizes cash paid during the periods for interest and income taxes: Six months ended June 30, Cash paid (received) during the period for: 2022 2021 Interest $ 4,028 $ 3,760 Income taxes, net of refunds 338 182 The following table summarizes capital expenditures: Six months ended June 30, 2022 2021 Purchase of property and equipment $ 9,399 $ 7,487 Interest during construction - capital expenditures 1 77 94 Total Capital Expenditures $ 9,476 $ 7,581 The following table summarizes acquisitions, net of cash acquired: Six months ended June 30, 2022 2021 Spectrum acquisitions $ 8,965 $ 22,886 Interest during construction - spectrum 1 605 257 Total Acquisitions $ 9,570 $ 23,143 1 Total capitalized interest was $682 and $351 for the six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively. First Second Six months ended June 30, 2022 Net commercial paper borrowings $ 1,471 $ (5,219) $ (3,748) Issuance of Notes and Debentures: Other $ 479 $ — $ 479 Debt Issuances $ 479 $ — $ 479 Repayments: 2021 Syndicated Term Loan $ — $ (7,350) $ (7,350) BAML Bilateral Term Loan – Tranche A — (1,000) (1,000) Private financing — (750) (750) Repayment of other short-term borrowings $ — $ (9,100) $ (9,100) USD notes 1,2,3 $ (123) $ (18,957) $ (19,080) Euro notes — (3,343) (3,343) BAML Bilateral Term Loan – Tranche B — (1,000) (1,000) Other (667) (123) (790) Repayments of long-term debt $ (790) $ (23,423) $ (24,213) 1 On March 31, 2022, we issued a notice for the redemption in full of all of the outstanding $1,962 aggregate principal amount of 3.000% Global Notes due June 30, 2022. We redeemed the notes on April 30, 2022 at 100% of the principal amount. 2 On April 11, 2022, we issued notices for the redemption in full of all of outstanding approximately $9,042 aggregate principal amount of various global notes due 2022 to 2026 with coupon rates ranging from 2.625% to 4.450% (Make-Whole Notes). The Make-Whole Notes were redeemed on the redemption dates set forth in the notices of redemption, at “make whole” redemption prices calculated as set forth in the respective redemption notices in the second quarter. 3 Includes $7,954 of cash paid toward the $8,822 aggregate principal amount of various notes that were tendered for cash in May 2022. The notes had interest rates ranging between 3.100% and 8.750% and original maturities ranging from 2026 to 2061.

Discontinued Operations and D_2

Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups (Tables)	6 Months Ended
Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups (Tables)	Jun. 30, 2022
Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]
Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Table Text Block]	The following is a summary of operating results included in income (loss) from discontinued operations for the second quarter and six months ended June 30: Three months ended Six months ended June 30, June 30, 2022 2021 2022 2021 Revenues $ 1,057 $ 8,306 $ 9,450 $ 16,367 Operating Expenses Cost of revenues 658 4,943 5,480 9,438 Selling, general and administrative 389 1,780 2,779 3,536 Asset abandonments and impairments — 4,555 — 4,555 Depreciation and amortization 95 1,332 1,172 2,674 Total operating expenses 1,142 12,610 9,431 20,203 Interest expense 35 45 131 91 Equity in net income (loss) of affiliates (7) 61 (27) 118 Other income (expense) – net (170) (207) (139) (216) Total other income (expense) (212) (191) (297) (189) Income (Loss) before income taxes (297) (4,495) (278) (4,025) Income tax expense (benefit) (83) (400) (79) (286) Net income (loss) from discontinued operations $ (214) $ (4,095) $ (199) $ (3,739) The following is a summary of assets and liabilities attributable to discontinued operations, which were included in our Consolidated Balance Sheet at December 31, 2021: December 31, 2021 Assets: Current assets $ 9,005 Noncurrent Inventories and Theatrical Film and Television Production Costs 18,983 Property, plant and equipment, net 4,255 Goodwill 40,484 Other Intangibles – Net 40,273 Other assets 6,776 Total assets, discontinued operations $ 119,776 Liabilities: Current liabilities $ 12,912 Other liabilities 20,643 Total liabilities, discontinued operations $ 33,555

Preparation Of Interim Financ_3

Preparation Of Interim Financial Statements (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions		3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Apr. 08, 2022	Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2021	Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2021
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Diluted Earnings Per Share from continuing operations		$ 0.59	$ 0.76	$ 1.23	$ 1.73
Spinoff \| WarnerMedia [Member]
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Noncash or Part Noncash Divestiture, Type of Consideration Received	Each AT&T shareholder was entitled to receive 0.241917 shares of WBD common stock for each share of AT&T common stock held as of the record date
Spinoff \| WarnerMedia [Member] \| Warner Bros. Discovery
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Ownership percentage by parent	71%
Economic life \| Fiber Network Assets
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Depreciation Expense		$ (70)		$ (140)
Diluted Earnings Per Share from continuing operations		$ 0.01		$ 0.01
Customer Fulfillment Costs [Member] \| Intangible Assets, Amortization Period
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Cost of revenue		$ (120)		$ (255)
Diluted Earnings Per Share from continuing operations		$ 0.01		$ 0.03

Accounting Policies (Impact of

Accounting Policies (Impact of Adoption on Diluted EPS) (Details) - $ / shares	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2021	Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2021
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Diluted earnings per share (in dollars per share)	$ 0.56	$ 0.22	$ 1.21	$ 1.24
Historical Accounting Method \| Accounting Standards Update 2020-06 [Member]
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Diluted earnings per share (in dollars per share)	0.60	0.77	1.26	1.76
Effect of Adoption, Adjustment \| Accounting Standards Update 2020-06 [Member]
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Diluted earnings per share (in dollars per share)	(0.01)	(0.01)	(0.03)	(0.03)
Adjusted Balance after Adoption \| Accounting Standards Update 2020-06 [Member]
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Diluted earnings per share (in dollars per share)	$ 0.59	$ 0.76	$ 1.23	$ 1.73

Earnings Per Share (Details)

Earnings Per Share (Details) - USD ($) shares in Millions, $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2021	Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2021
Numerator for basic earnings per share:
Income from Continuing Operations	$ 4,751	$ 5,969	$ 9,900	$ 13,555
Less: Net Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	(380)	(387)	(734)	(781)
Less: Preferred Stock Dividends	(52)	(56)	(100)	(106)
Income from continuing operations attributable to common stock	4,319	5,526	9,066	12,668
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax	(214)	(4,095)	(199)	(3,739)
Net income (loss) from discontinued operations attributable to noncontrolling interests	0	83	0	85
Income (loss) from discontinued operations attributable to common stock	(214)	(4,012)	(199)	(3,654)
Net Income Attributable to Common Stock	4,105	1,514	8,867	9,014
Dilutive potential common shares:
Numerator for diluted earnings per share	$ 4,248	$ 1,659	$ 9,156	$ 9,305
Denominator for basic earnings per share:
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding (in shares)	7,169	7,168	7,176	7,165
Dilutive potential common shares:
Denominator for diluted earnings per share (in shares)	7,611	7,484	7,584	7,483
AT&T Mobility II, LLC preferred interest conversion
Dilutive potential common shares:
Share-based payment	$ 140	$ 140	$ 280	$ 280
Dilutive potential common shares:
Share-based payment (in shares)	399	284	368	289
Other AT&T units
Dilutive potential common shares:
Share-based payment	$ 3	$ 5	$ 9	$ 11
Dilutive potential common shares:
Share-based payment (in shares)	43	32	40	29

Other Comprehensive Income (Det

Other Comprehensive Income (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2021	Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2021
AOCI Attributable to Parent, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications			$ (206)	$ (243)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated OCI			(847)	(968)
Net other comprehensive income (loss)			(1,222)	(1,211)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
AOCI Attributable to Parent, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Accumulated other comprehensive income, beginning balance			3,529	4,330
Net other comprehensive income (loss)	$ (983)	$ (1,080)	(1,222)	(1,211)
Accumulated other comprehensive income, ending balance	2,307	3,119	2,307	3,119
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment
AOCI Attributable to Parent, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Accumulated other comprehensive income, beginning balance			(1,964)	(3,926)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications			248	190
Amounts reclassified from accumulated OCI			0	0
Net other comprehensive income (loss)			78	190
Accumulated other comprehensive income, ending balance	(1,886)	(3,736)	(1,886)	(3,736)
Net Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Securities
AOCI Attributable to Parent, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Accumulated other comprehensive income, beginning balance			45	111
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications			(109)	(35)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated OCI			6	(3)
Net other comprehensive income (loss)			(103)	(38)
Accumulated other comprehensive income, ending balance	(58)	73	(58)	73
Net Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Derivative Instruments
AOCI Attributable to Parent, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Accumulated other comprehensive income, beginning balance			(1,422)	(779)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications			(345)	(398)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated OCI			73	46
Net other comprehensive income (loss)			(296)	(352)
Accumulated other comprehensive income, ending balance	(1,718)	(1,131)	(1,718)	(1,131)
Defined Benefit Postretirement Plans
AOCI Attributable to Parent, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Accumulated other comprehensive income, beginning balance			6,870	8,924
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications			0	0
Amounts reclassified from accumulated OCI			(926)	(1,011)
Net other comprehensive income (loss)			(901)	(1,011)
Accumulated other comprehensive income, ending balance	$ 5,969	$ 7,913	5,969	$ 7,913
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member]
AOCI Attributable to Parent, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Amounts reclassified from accumulated OCI			(169)
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member] \| Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment
AOCI Attributable to Parent, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Amounts reclassified from accumulated OCI			(170)
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member] \| Net Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Securities
AOCI Attributable to Parent, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Amounts reclassified from accumulated OCI			0
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member] \| Net Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Derivative Instruments
AOCI Attributable to Parent, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Amounts reclassified from accumulated OCI			(24)
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member] \| Defined Benefit Postretirement Plans
AOCI Attributable to Parent, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Amounts reclassified from accumulated OCI			$ 25

Segment Information (Summary Of

Segment Information (Summary Of Operating Revenues And Expenses) (Narrative) (Details) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2022 USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2021 USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2022 USD ($) segment	Jun. 30, 2021 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2021 USD ($)
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Segment Reporting Information Operations And Support Expenses	$ 20,237	$ 23,739	$ 39,950	$ 47,956
Number of reportable segments \| segment			2
Corporate, non-segment [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Segment Reporting Information Operations And Support Expenses	$ 625	$ 497	$ 1,176	$ 954
Corporate, non-segment [Member] \| Revision of Prior Period, Reclassification, Adjustment [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Segment Reporting Information Operations And Support Expenses					$ 270

Segment Information (Summary _2

Segment Information (Summary Of Operating Revenues And Expenses) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2021	Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2021
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	$ 29,643	$ 35,740	$ 59,355	$ 71,617
Operations and Support Expenses	20,237	23,739	39,950	47,956
EBITDA	9,406	12,001	19,405	23,661
Depreciation and Amortization	4,450	4,429	8,912	8,895
Operating Income (Loss)	4,956	7,572	10,493	14,766
Operating Segments
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	29,503	28,816	59,069	57,625
Operations and Support Expenses	18,075	17,326	36,429	34,639
EBITDA	11,428	11,490	22,640	22,986
Depreciation and Amortization	4,284	4,235	8,569	8,434
Operating Income (Loss)	7,144	7,255	14,071	14,552
Total Corporate
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	140	184	286	358
Operations and Support Expenses	625	497	1,176	954
EBITDA	(485)	(313)	(890)	(596)
Depreciation and Amortization	149	18	299	35
Operating Income (Loss)	(634)	(331)	(1,189)	(631)
DTV-related retained costs
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	0	0	8	0
Operations and Support Expenses	207	0	335	0
EBITDA	(207)	0	(327)	0
Depreciation and Amortization	135	0	269	0
Operating Income (Loss)	(342)	0	(596)	0
Parent Administration Support
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	(6)	3	(18)	(12)
Operations and Support Expenses	303	414	607	787
EBITDA	(309)	(411)	(625)	(799)
Depreciation and Amortization	4	8	10	15
Operating Income (Loss)	(313)	(419)	(635)	(814)
Securitization Fees
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	17	15	33	28
Operations and Support Expenses	78	12	160	52
EBITDA	(61)	3	(127)	(24)
Depreciation and Amortization	0	0	0	0
Operating Income (Loss)	(61)	3	(127)	(24)
Value Portfolio
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	129	166	263	342
Operations and Support Expenses	37	71	74	115
EBITDA	92	95	189	227
Depreciation and Amortization	10	10	20	20
Operating Income (Loss)	82	85	169	207
Video
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	0	6,639	0	13,364
Operations and Support Expenses	0	5,275	0	10,935
EBITDA	0	1,364	0	2,429
Depreciation and Amortization	0	148	0	312
Operating Income (Loss)	0	1,216	0	2,117
Held-for-sale and other reclassifications
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	0	158	0	389
Operations and Support Expenses	0	96	0	275
EBITDA	0	62	0	114
Depreciation and Amortization	0	0	0	0
Operating Income (Loss)	0	62	0	114
Reclassification of prior service credits
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	0	0	0	0
Operations and Support Expenses	613	672	1,230	1,341
EBITDA	(613)	(672)	(1,230)	(1,341)
Depreciation and Amortization	0	0	0	0
Operating Income (Loss)	(613)	(672)	(1,230)	(1,341)
Merger & Significant Items
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	0	0	0	0
Operations and Support Expenses	924	(70)	1,115	(69)
EBITDA	(924)	70	(1,115)	69
Depreciation and Amortization	17	28	44	114
Operating Income (Loss)	(941)	42	(1,159)	(45)
Total Corporate and Other
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	140	6,924	286	13,992
Operations and Support Expenses	2,162	6,413	3,521	13,317
EBITDA	(2,022)	511	(3,235)	675
Depreciation and Amortization	166	194	343	461
Operating Income (Loss)	(2,188)	317	(3,578)	214
Eliminations and consolidations
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	0	(57)	0	(119)
Operations and Support Expenses	0	(57)	0	(119)
EBITDA	0	0	0	0
Depreciation and Amortization	0	0	0	0
Operating Income (Loss)	0	0	0	0
Communications \| Operating Segments
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	28,695	28,128	57,571	56,306
Operations and Support Expenses	17,354	16,659	35,077	33,352
EBITDA	11,341	11,469	22,494	22,954
Depreciation and Amortization	4,115	4,085	8,239	8,139
Operating Income (Loss)	7,226	7,384	14,255	14,815
Communications \| Mobility \| Operating Segments
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	19,926	18,936	40,001	37,970
Operations and Support Expenses	11,697	10,906	23,860	21,882
EBITDA	8,229	8,030	16,141	16,088
Depreciation and Amortization	2,017	2,023	4,076	4,037
Operating Income (Loss)	6,212	6,007	12,065	12,051
Communications \| Business Wireline \| Operating Segments
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	5,595	6,052	11,235	12,098
Operations and Support Expenses	3,572	3,690	7,054	7,378
EBITDA	2,023	2,362	4,181	4,720
Depreciation and Amortization	1,313	1,293	2,612	2,571
Operating Income (Loss)	710	1,069	1,569	2,149
Communications \| Consumer Wireline \| Operating Segments
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	3,174	3,140	6,335	6,238
Operations and Support Expenses	2,085	2,063	4,163	4,092
EBITDA	1,089	1,077	2,172	2,146
Depreciation and Amortization	785	769	1,551	1,531
Operating Income (Loss)	304	308	621	615
Latin America - Mexico \| Operating Segments
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	808	688	1,498	1,319
Operations and Support Expenses	721	667	1,352	1,287
EBITDA	87	21	146	32
Depreciation and Amortization	169	150	330	295
Operating Income (Loss)	$ (82)	$ (129)	$ (184)	$ (263)

Segment Information (Reconcilia

Segment Information (Reconciliation Of Operating Income Loss to Consolidated Statement Of Income) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2021	Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2021
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]
AT&T Operating Income	$ 4,956	$ 7,572	$ 10,493	$ 14,766
Asset impairments and abandonments and restructuring	(631)	0	(631)	0
Interest Expense	1,502	1,640	3,128	3,463
Equity in net income (loss) of affiliates	504	(18)	1,025	(24)
Other income (expense) — net	2,302	1,206	4,459	5,436
Income from Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes	6,260	7,120	12,849	16,715
Operating Segments
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]
AT&T Operating Income	7,144	7,255	14,071	14,552
Operating Segments \| Communications
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]
AT&T Operating Income	7,226	7,384	14,255	14,815
Operating Segments \| Latin America
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]
AT&T Operating Income	(82)	(129)	(184)	(263)
Corporate
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]
AT&T Operating Income	(634)	(331)	(1,189)	(631)
Reconciling Items
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]
Transaction and other costs	(185)	0	(283)	(35)
Amortization of intangibles acquired	(17)	(28)	(44)	(114)
Asset impairments and abandonments and restructuring	(631)	0	(631)	0
Benefit-related gains (losses), and other employee-related costs	(108)	70	(201)	104
Reclassification of prior service credits	(613)	(672)	(1,230)	(1,341)
Video
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]
AT&T Operating Income	0	1,216	0	2,117
Held-for-sale and other reclassifications
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]
AT&T Operating Income	$ 0	$ 62	$ 0	$ 114

Revenue Recognition (Revenue Ca

Revenue Recognition (Revenue Categories) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2021	Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2021
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total operating revenues	$ 29,643	$ 35,740	$ 59,355	$ 71,617
Total Service
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total operating revenues	24,268	30,651	48,267	61,093
Wireless service
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total operating revenues	15,475	14,727	30,612	29,158
Video service
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total operating revenues	0	6,607	0	13,291
Business service
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total operating revenues	5,416	5,860	10,894	11,802
Broadband
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total operating revenues	2,393	2,266	4,748	4,471
Advertising
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total operating revenues	83	94	159	159
Legacy voice and data
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total operating revenues	511	617	1,060	1,259
Other
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total operating revenues	390	480	794	953
Equipment
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total operating revenues	5,375	5,089	11,088	10,524
Operating Segments
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total operating revenues	29,503	28,816	59,069	57,625
Operating Segments \| Communications
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total operating revenues	28,695	28,128	57,571	56,306
Operating Segments \| Communications \| Mobility
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total operating revenues	19,926	18,936	40,001	37,970
Operating Segments \| Communications \| Mobility \| Total Service
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total operating revenues	15,004	14,346	29,728	28,394
Operating Segments \| Communications \| Mobility \| Wireless service
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total operating revenues	14,921	14,252	29,569	28,235
Operating Segments \| Communications \| Mobility \| Video service
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total operating revenues	0	0	0	0
Operating Segments \| Communications \| Mobility \| Business service
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total operating revenues	0	0	0	0
Operating Segments \| Communications \| Mobility \| Broadband
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total operating revenues	0	0	0	0
Operating Segments \| Communications \| Mobility \| Advertising
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total operating revenues	83	94	159	159
Operating Segments \| Communications \| Mobility \| Legacy voice and data
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total operating revenues	0	0	0	0
Operating Segments \| Communications \| Mobility \| Other
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total operating revenues	0	0	0	0
Operating Segments \| Communications \| Mobility \| Equipment
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total operating revenues	4,922	4,590	10,273	9,576
Operating Segments \| Communications \| Business Wireline
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total operating revenues	5,595	6,052	11,235	12,098
Operating Segments \| Communications \| Business Wireline \| Total Service
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total operating revenues	5,416	5,860	10,894	11,732
Operating Segments \| Communications \| Business Wireline \| Wireless service
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total operating revenues	0	0	0	0
Operating Segments \| Communications \| Business Wireline \| Video service
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total operating revenues	0	0	0	0
Operating Segments \| Communications \| Business Wireline \| Business service
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total operating revenues	5,416	5,860	10,894	11,732
Operating Segments \| Communications \| Business Wireline \| Broadband
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total operating revenues	0	0	0	0
Operating Segments \| Communications \| Business Wireline \| Advertising
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total operating revenues	0	0	0	0
Operating Segments \| Communications \| Business Wireline \| Legacy voice and data
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total operating revenues	0	0	0	0
Operating Segments \| Communications \| Business Wireline \| Other
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total operating revenues	0	0	0	0
Operating Segments \| Communications \| Business Wireline \| Equipment
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total operating revenues	179	192	341	366
Operating Segments \| Communications \| Consumer Wireline
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total operating revenues	3,174	3,140	6,335	6,238
Operating Segments \| Communications \| Consumer Wireline \| Total Service
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total operating revenues	3,174	3,106	6,335	6,162
Operating Segments \| Communications \| Consumer Wireline \| Wireless service
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total operating revenues	0	0	0	0
Operating Segments \| Communications \| Consumer Wireline \| Video service
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total operating revenues	0	0	0	0
Operating Segments \| Communications \| Consumer Wireline \| Business service
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total operating revenues	0	0	0	0
Operating Segments \| Communications \| Consumer Wireline \| Broadband
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total operating revenues	2,393	2,266	4,748	4,471
Operating Segments \| Communications \| Consumer Wireline \| Advertising
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total operating revenues	0	0	0	0
Operating Segments \| Communications \| Consumer Wireline \| Legacy voice and data
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total operating revenues	445	504	905	1,023
Operating Segments \| Communications \| Consumer Wireline \| Other
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total operating revenues	336	336	682	668
Operating Segments \| Communications \| Consumer Wireline \| Equipment
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total operating revenues	0	34	0	76
Operating Segments \| Latin America
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total operating revenues	808	688	1,498	1,319
Operating Segments \| Latin America \| Total Service
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total operating revenues	534	447	1,024	886
Operating Segments \| Latin America \| Wireless service
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total operating revenues	534	447	1,024	886
Operating Segments \| Latin America \| Video service
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total operating revenues	0	0	0
Operating Segments \| Latin America \| Business service
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total operating revenues	0	0	0	0
Operating Segments \| Latin America \| Broadband
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total operating revenues	0	0	0	0
Operating Segments \| Latin America \| Advertising
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total operating revenues	0	0	0	0
Operating Segments \| Latin America \| Legacy voice and data
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total operating revenues	0	0	0	0
Operating Segments \| Latin America \| Other
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total operating revenues	0	0	0	0
Operating Segments \| Latin America \| Equipment
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total operating revenues	274	241	474	433
Corporate
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total operating revenues	140	6,981	286	14,111
Corporate \| Total Service
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total operating revenues	140	6,949	286	14,038
Corporate \| Wireless service
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total operating revenues	20	28	19	37
Corporate \| Video service
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total operating revenues	0	6,607	0	13,291
Corporate \| Business service
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total operating revenues	0	0	0	70
Corporate \| Broadband
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total operating revenues	0	0	0	0
Corporate \| Advertising
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total operating revenues	0	57	0	119
Corporate \| Legacy voice and data
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total operating revenues	66	113	155	236
Corporate \| Other
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total operating revenues	54	144	112	285
Corporate \| Equipment
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total operating revenues	0	32	0	73
Elim.
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total operating revenues	0	(57)	0	(119)
Elim. \| Total Service
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total operating revenues	0	(57)	0	(119)
Elim. \| Wireless service
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total operating revenues	0	0	0	0
Elim. \| Video service
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total operating revenues	0	0	0	0
Elim. \| Business service
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total operating revenues	0	0	0	0
Elim. \| Broadband
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total operating revenues	0	0	0	0
Elim. \| Advertising
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total operating revenues	0	(57)	0	(119)
Elim. \| Legacy voice and data
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total operating revenues	0	0	0	0
Elim. \| Other
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total operating revenues	0	0	0	0
Elim. \| Equipment
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total operating revenues	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0

Revenue Recognition (Narrative)

Revenue Recognition (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Contract with Customer, Asset and Liability [Abstract]
Beginning of period contract liability recorded as customer contract revenue during period	$ 3,238
Revenue, Performance Obligation [Abstract]
Aggregate amount of the transaction price allocated to remaining performance obligations	33,657
Prepaid and other current assets
Contract with Customer, Asset and Liability [Abstract]
Contract asset balance - current portion	2,761	$ 2,582
Deferred Acquisition Costs
Capitalized Contract Cost [Line Items]
Excluded deferred costs	6,304	5,798
Deferred Acquisition Costs \| Prepaid and other current assets
Capitalized Contract Cost [Line Items]
Excluded deferred costs	2,647	2,551
Deferred Acquisition Costs \| Other Assets
Capitalized Contract Cost [Line Items]
Excluded deferred costs	$ 3,657	3,247
Deferred Acquisition Costs \| Minimum
Capitalized Contract Cost [Line Items]
Amortization period for deferred customer contract acquisition and fulfillment costs	3 years
Deferred Acquisition Costs \| Maximum
Capitalized Contract Cost [Line Items]
Amortization period for deferred customer contract acquisition and fulfillment costs	5 years
Deferred Fulfillment Costs
Capitalized Contract Cost [Line Items]
Excluded deferred costs	$ 6,749	6,748
Deferred Fulfillment Costs \| Prepaid and other current assets
Capitalized Contract Cost [Line Items]
Excluded deferred costs	2,470	2,600
Deferred Fulfillment Costs \| Other Assets
Capitalized Contract Cost [Line Items]
Excluded deferred costs	$ 4,279	$ 4,148
Deferred Fulfillment Costs \| Minimum
Capitalized Contract Cost [Line Items]
Amortization period for deferred customer contract acquisition and fulfillment costs	3 years
Deferred Fulfillment Costs \| Maximum
Capitalized Contract Cost [Line Items]
Amortization period for deferred customer contract acquisition and fulfillment costs	5 years

Revenue Recognition (Deferred C

Revenue Recognition (Deferred Contract Acquisition and Fulfillment Costs) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2021	Dec. 31, 2021
Deferred Acquisition Costs
Capitalized Contract Cost, Net [Abstract]
Total deferred costs	$ 6,304		$ 5,798
Deferred cost amortization	1,381	$ 1,623
Deferred Acquisition Costs \| Prepaid and other current assets
Capitalized Contract Cost, Net [Abstract]
Total deferred costs	2,647		2,551
Deferred Acquisition Costs \| Other Assets
Capitalized Contract Cost, Net [Abstract]
Total deferred costs	3,657		3,247
Deferred Acquisition Costs \| Video Business Unit
Capitalized Contract Cost, Net [Abstract]
Deferred cost amortization		348
Deferred Fulfillment Costs
Capitalized Contract Cost, Net [Abstract]
Total deferred costs	6,749		6,748
Deferred cost amortization	1,321	2,422
Deferred Fulfillment Costs \| Prepaid and other current assets
Capitalized Contract Cost, Net [Abstract]
Total deferred costs	2,470		2,600
Deferred Fulfillment Costs \| Other Assets
Capitalized Contract Cost, Net [Abstract]
Total deferred costs	$ 4,279		$ 4,148
Deferred Fulfillment Costs \| Video Business Unit
Capitalized Contract Cost, Net [Abstract]
Deferred cost amortization		$ 1,031

Revenue Recognition (Contract A

Revenue Recognition (Contract Assets and Liabilities) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jun. 30, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Capitalized Contract Cost [Line Items]
Contract asset	$ 4,777	$ 4,389
Contract liability	3,829	4,133
Prepaid and other current assets
Capitalized Contract Cost [Line Items]
Contract asset balance - current portion	2,761	2,582
Advanced billings and customer deposits
Capitalized Contract Cost [Line Items]
Contract liability balance - current portion	$ 3,491	$ 3,766

Revenue Recognition (Remaining

Revenue Recognition (Remaining Performance Obligations) (Details)	Jun. 30, 2022
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2022-07-01
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Aggregate amount of the transaction price allocated to remaining performance obligations (percentage)	78%
Expected timing of satisfaction for remaining performance obligations, period	21 months
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2024-01-01
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Aggregate amount of the transaction price allocated to remaining performance obligations (percentage)	22%
Expected timing of satisfaction for remaining performance obligations, period

Pension And Postretirement Be_3

Pension And Postretirement Benefits (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended			6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2022	Mar. 31, 2022	Jun. 30, 2021	Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2021	Dec. 31, 2021
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Actuarial (gain) loss				$ 2,398	$ 2,647
Pension Plan
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Weighted-average discount rate for determining projected benefit obligation	4.80%	3.70%		4.80%		3%
Actual return on pension plan assets (three-month rate)				(11.30%)
Expected long-term rate of return (annual rate)				6.75%
Net supplemental retirement pension benefits costs	$ (257)		$ (319)	$ (655)	(687)
Pension Plan \| Service Cost
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Discount rate in effect				4.90%
Pension Plan \| Interest Cost
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Discount rate in effect				4.40%
Supplemental Retirement and Savings Plans
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Actuarial (gain) loss		$ 41
Net supplemental retirement pension benefits costs	$ 12		$ 11	$ 24	$ 23

Pension And Postretirement Be_4

Pension And Postretirement Benefits (Pension And Postretirement Benefit Costs Included In Operating Expenses) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2021	Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2021
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Net (credit) cost	$ (2,145)	$ (731)	$ (4,097)	$ (4,551)
Pension Cost
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Service cost – benefits earned during the period	164	228	347	482
Interest cost on projected / accumulated postretirement benefit obligation	415	339	735	630
Expected return on assets	(802)	(850)	(1,670)	(1,727)
Amortization of prior service credit	(34)	(36)	(67)	(72)
Net (credit) cost before remeasurement	(257)	(319)	(655)	(687)
Actuarial (gain) loss	(1,345)	197	(2,357)	(2,647)
Net (credit) cost	(1,602)	(122)	(3,012)	(3,334)
Postretirement Cost
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Service cost – benefits earned during the period	9	12	18	23
Interest cost on projected / accumulated postretirement benefit obligation	63	52	126	105
Expected return on assets	(33)	(38)	(65)	(76)
Amortization of prior service credit	(582)	(635)	(1,164)	(1,269)
Net (credit) cost	$ (543)	$ (609)	$ (1,085)	$ (1,217)

Fair Value Measurements And D_3

Fair Value Measurements And Disclosure (Long-Term Debt And Other Financial Instruments) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jun. 30, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Carrying Amount
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Notes and debentures	$ 131,419	$ 167,475
Commercial paper	2,860	6,586
Investment securities	2,726	3,214
Fair Value
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Notes and debentures	128,224	193,068
Commercial paper	2,860	6,586
Investment securities	$ 2,726	$ 3,214

Fair Value Measurements And D_4

Fair Value Measurements And Disclosure (Fair Value Leveling) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jun. 30, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Available-for-Sale Debt Securities	$ 1,198	$ 1,380
Cross-currency swaps
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Asset Derivatives	17	211
Liability Derivatives	(5,919)	(3,170)
Foreign exchange contracts
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Liability Derivatives	(27)
Fixed income equities
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Equity Securities	194	219
Domestic equities \| Securities
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Equity Securities	963	1,213
International equities \| Securities
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Equity Securities	189	221
Level 1
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Available-for-Sale Debt Securities	0	0
Level 1 \| Cross-currency swaps
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Asset Derivatives	0	0
Liability Derivatives	0	0
Level 1 \| Foreign exchange contracts
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Liability Derivatives	0
Level 1 \| Fixed income equities
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Equity Securities	194	219
Level 1 \| Domestic equities \| Securities
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Equity Securities	963	1,213
Level 1 \| International equities \| Securities
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Equity Securities	189	221
Level 2
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Available-for-Sale Debt Securities	1,198	1,380
Level 2 \| Cross-currency swaps
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Asset Derivatives	17	211
Liability Derivatives	(5,919)	(3,170)
Level 2 \| Foreign exchange contracts
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Liability Derivatives	(27)
Level 2 \| Fixed income equities
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Equity Securities	0	0
Level 2 \| Domestic equities \| Securities
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Equity Securities	0	0
Level 2 \| International equities \| Securities
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Equity Securities	0	0
Level 3
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Available-for-Sale Debt Securities	0	0
Level 3 \| Cross-currency swaps
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Asset Derivatives	0	0
Liability Derivatives	0	0
Level 3 \| Foreign exchange contracts
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Liability Derivatives	0
Level 3 \| Fixed income equities
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Equity Securities	0	0
Level 3 \| Domestic equities \| Securities
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Equity Securities	0	0
Level 3 \| International equities \| Securities
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Equity Securities	$ 0	$ 0

Fair Value Measurements And D_5

Fair Value Measurements And Disclosure (Gain and Losses on Equity Securities) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2021	Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2021
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Total gains (losses) recognized on equity securities	$ (237)	$ 87	$ (332)	$ 142
Gains (Losses) recognized on equity securities sold	(41)	0	(48)	0
Unrealized gains (losses) recognized on equity securities held at end of period	$ (196)	$ 87	$ (284)	$ 142

Fair Value Measurements And D_6

Fair Value Measurements And Disclosure (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jun. 30, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Available-for-sale debt securities	$ 1,198	$ 1,380
Available-for-sale debt securities - maturities less than 1 year	83
Available-for-sale debt securities - maturities within 1 to 3 years	140
Available-for-sale debt securities - maturities within 3 to 5 years	196
Available-for-sale debt securities - maturities for 5 or more years	779
Fair Value, Option, Quantitative Disclosures [Line Items]
Anticipated reclassification of holding losses during the next 12 months - cash flow hedges	59
Collateral submitted to counterparty	674	135
Collateral received from counterparty	0	$ 7
Collateral contingently payable to the counterparty	57
Measurement Input, Entity Credit Risk
Fair Value, Option, Quantitative Disclosures [Line Items]
Collateral contingently payable to the counterparty	$ 5,697

Fair Value Measurements And D_7

Fair Value Measurements And Disclosure (Notional Amount Of Our Outstanding Derivative Positions) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jun. 30, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional amounts of outstanding derivative positions	$ 38,841	$ 40,737
Cross-currency swaps
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional amounts of outstanding derivative positions	38,213	40,737
Foreign exchange contracts
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional amounts of outstanding derivative positions	$ 628	$ 0

Fair Value Measurements And D_8

Fair Value Measurements And Disclosure (Effect Of Derivatives On The Consolidated Statements Of Income) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2021	Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2021
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cash Flow Hedge, Reclassification for Discontinuance, before Tax	$ (12)	$ 0	$ (12)	$ 0
Interest rate swaps
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gain (Loss) on interest rate swaps	(1)	(1)	(2)	(2)
Gain (Loss) on long-term debt	1	1	2	2
Cross-currency swaps
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gain (Loss) on interest rate swaps	96	16	59	(32)
Gain (Loss) on long-term debt	(96)	(16)	(59)	32
Gain (Loss) recognized in accumulated OCI	(69)	2	(60)	1
Gain (Loss) recognized in accumulated OCI	(702)	(1,149)	(387)	(505)
Foreign exchange contracts
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gain (Loss) on interest rate swaps	(23)	0	(23)	0
Gain (Loss) on long-term debt	23	0	23	0
Gain (Loss) recognized in accumulated OCI	(4)	0	(4)	0
Gain (Loss) recognized in accumulated OCI	0	(4)	3	0
Foreign exchange contracts \| Other income (expense) - net
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Amount reclassified from accumulated OCI into income	0	(5)	1	(10)
Interest rate locks \| Other income (expense) - net
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Amount reclassified from accumulated OCI into income	(45)	0	(45)	0
Interest rate locks \| Interest income (expense)
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Amount reclassified from accumulated OCI into income	$ (16)	$ (23)	$ (36)	$ (48)

Acquisitions, Dispositions An_2

Acquisitions, Dispositions And Other Adjustments (Narrative) (Details) $ in Millions

1 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

6 Months Ended

Apr. 08, 2022 USD ($)

Jan. 14, 2022 license

Feb. 28, 2021 license

Sep. 30, 2022 USD ($)

Jun. 30, 2022 USD ($)

Mar. 31, 2022 USD ($)

Jun. 30, 2021 USD ($)

Jun. 30, 2022 USD ($)

Jun. 30, 2021 USD ($)

Dec. 31, 2021 USD ($)

Sep. 30, 2021 USD ($)

Dec. 31, 2020 USD ($)

Retained Earnings

Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]

Activity removed from balance sheet associated with the spin-off tranaction

$ 45,041

$ 0

$ 45,041

$ 0

Additional Paid-In Capital

Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]

Activity removed from balance sheet associated with the spin-off tranaction

6,832

$ 0

Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Other

5,632

Additional Paid-In Capital | Subsequent Event

Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]

Activity removed from balance sheet associated with the spin-off tranaction

$ 1,200

Discontinued Operations, Disposed of by Sale | WarnerMedia [Member]

Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]

Consideration received at closing

$ 40,400

Amount of transferred debt

$ 1,600

Spinoff | WarnerMedia [Member]

Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]

Noncash or Part Noncash Divestiture, Type of Consideration Received

Each AT&T shareholder was entitled to receive 0.241917 shares of WBD common stock for each share of AT&T common stock held as of the record date

Cash proceeds received at closing

$ 38,800

Amount of transferred debt

1,600

Discontinued Operations [Member]

Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]

Total assets, discontinued operations

121,100

$ 119,776

Liabilities

$ 70,600

$ 33,555

Warner Bros. Discovery | Spinoff | WarnerMedia [Member]

Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]

Ownership percentage by parent

71%

3.45 GHz licenses

Business Combination Segment Allocation [Line Items]

Winning bidder, number of licenses | license

1,624

Total deposits to acquire intangible assets

$ 123

Payments to acquire intangible assets

$ 8,956

Intangible Assets Acquired

9,079

C-Band Licenses

Business Combination Segment Allocation [Line Items]

Winning bidder, number of licenses | license

1,621

Total deposits to acquire intangible assets

$ 550

Payments to acquire intangible assets

$ 22,856

Intangible Assets Acquired

$ 23,406

Sales Of Receivables (Equipment

Sales Of Receivables (Equipment Installment and AT&T Revolving Programs) (Details) - Equipment Installment - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jun. 30, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Gross receivable	$ 4,050	$ 4,361
Other Assets	1,448	1,909
Outstanding portfolio of receivables derecognized from our consolidated balance sheets	10,324	9,767
Cash proceeds received, net of remittances	7,709	6,644
Notes receivable
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Accounts receivable	2,079	1,846
Trade receivables
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Accounts receivable	$ 523	$ 606

Sales Of Receivables (Finance R

Sales Of Receivables (Finance Receivables) (Details) - Equipment Installment - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2021	Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2021
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Gross receivables sold	$ 2,651	$ 2,009	$ 6,252	$ 5,944
Net receivables sold	2,555	1,963	6,033	5,789
Cash proceeds received	2,618	1,731	5,934	5,250
Deferred purchase price recorded	0	292	245	706
Guarantee obligation recorded	$ 144	$ 81	$ 296	$ 227

Sales Of Receivables (Finance_2

Sales Of Receivables (Finance Receivables Repurchased) (Details) - Equipment Installment - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2021	Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2021
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Fair value of repurchased receivables	$ 1,023	$ 350	$ 1,928	$ 623
Carrying value of deferred purchase price	1,038	326	1,940	579
Gain on repurchases	$ (15)	$ 24	$ (12)	$ 44

Sales Of Receivables (Equipme_2

Sales Of Receivables (Equipment Installment and AT&T Revolving Programs) (Narrative) (Details) - Equipment Installment Program - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jun. 30, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Guarantee Obligation
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Guarantee obligation	$ 419	$ 371
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities \| Guarantee Obligation
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Guarantee obligation	143	101
Deferred Purchase Price Receivable
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Deferred purchase price receivable	2,638	3,177
Deferred Purchase Price Receivable \| Prepaid and other current assets
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Deferred purchase price receivable	$ 1,765	$ 2,123

Leases (Narrative) (Details)

Leases (Narrative) (Details) - Maximum	Jun. 30, 2022
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]
Operating Lease, remaining term of contract	15 years
Finance Lease, remaining term of contract	15 years

Leases (Components of Lease Exp

Leases (Components of Lease Expense) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2021	Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2021
Leases [Abstract]
Operating lease cost	$ 1,357	$ 1,349	$ 2,704	$ 2,678
Finance lease cost:
Amortization of right-of-use assets	49	44	94	87
Interest on lease obligation	44	36	81	70
Total finance lease cost	$ 93	$ 80	$ 175	$ 157

Leases (Supplemental Cash Flow

Leases (Supplemental Cash Flow Information Related to Leases) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2021
Cash Flows from Operating Activities
Operating cash flows for operating leases	$ 2,334	$ 2,298
Supplemental Lease Cash Flow Disclosures
Operating lease right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new operating lease obligations	$ 1,796	$ 1,746

Leases (Supplemental Balance Sh

Leases (Supplemental Balance Sheet Information Related to Leases) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jun. 30, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021	Jun. 30, 2021
Operating Leases
Operating lease right-of-use assets	$ 21,808	$ 21,824
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	$ 3,466	$ 3,393
Operating Lease, Liability, Current, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible Enumeration]	Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
Operating lease obligation	$ 18,749	$ 18,956
Total operating lease obligation	22,215	22,349
Finance Leases
Property, plant and equipment, at cost	2,629	2,494
Accumulated depreciation and amortization	(1,105)	(1,053)
Property, plant and equipment, net	$ 1,524	$ 1,441
Finance Lease, Right-of-Use Asset, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible Enumeration]	Property, Plant, and Equipment and Finance Lease Right-of-Use Asset, after Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization	Property, Plant, and Equipment and Finance Lease Right-of-Use Asset, after Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization
Current portion of long-term debt	$ 136	$ 127
Finance Lease, Liability, Current, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible Enumeration]	Debt maturing within one year	Debt maturing within one year
Long-term debt	$ 1,542	$ 1,442
Total finance lease obligation	$ 1,678	$ 1,569
Weighted-Average Remaining Lease Term (years), Operating leases	8 years 1 month 6 days		8 years 1 month 6 days
Weighted-Average Remaining Lease Term (years), Finance leases	8 years 1 month 6 days		9 years 3 months 18 days
Weighted-Average Discount Rate, Operating leases	3.60%		3.80%
Weighted-Average Discount Rate, Finance leases	7.90%		8.30%

Leases (Future Minimum Maturiti

Leases (Future Minimum Maturities of Lease Liabilities) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jun. 30, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Operating Leases
Remainder of 2022	$ 2,304
2023	4,390
2024	3,936
2025	3,258
2026	2,560
Thereafter	9,892
Total lease payments	26,340
Less: imputed interest	(4,125)
Total	22,215	$ 22,349
Finance Leases
Remainder of 2022	140
2023	281
2024	271
2025	276
2026	255
Thereafter	1,143
Total lease payments	2,366
Less: imputed interest	(688)
Total	$ 1,678	$ 1,569

Transactions with DIRECTV (Deta

Transactions with DIRECTV (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions		3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
Transactions with DIRECTV (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jul. 31, 2021	Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2021	Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2021	Dec. 31, 2021
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Investments in and Advances to Equity Affiliates		$ 4,523		$ 4,523		$ 6,168
Equity in net income (loss) of affiliates		504	$ (18)	1,025	$ (24)
DIRECTV
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Agreement to pay net losses under NFL Sunday Ticket Contract, cap amount	$ 2,100
Notes Payable, Related Parties	$ 1,800	$ 619		619
Repayments of Related Party Debt				$ 722
Network Transport For Products and Sales Services Under Commercial Arrangements Period		5 years		5 years
Operational Support Services Agreement Period		3 years		3 years
Accounts Receivable, Related Parties		$ 622		$ 622
Accounts Payable, Related Parties		407		407
DIRECTV \| Equity Method Investee [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Investments in and Advances to Equity Affiliates		$ 3,910		3,910
Equity in net income (loss) of affiliates				1,037
Proceeds from Equity Method Investment, Distribution				2,675
Related Party Costs				600
Operating Activities [Member] \| DIRECTV \| Equity Method Investee [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Proceeds from Equity Method Investment, Distribution				1,037
Investing Activities [Member] \| DIRECTV \| Equity Method Investee [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Proceeds from Equity Method Investment, Distribution				$ 1,638

Additional Financial Informat_3

Additional Financial Information (Cash and Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash Balances) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jun. 30, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021	Jun. 30, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents [Abstract]
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 4,018	$ 21,169	$ 11,869	$ 9,740
Restricted cash in Prepaid and other current assets	1	3	6	9
Restricted cash in Other Assets	98	144	101	121
Cash and Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash	$ 4,117	$ 21,316	$ 11,976	$ 9,870

Additional Financial Informat_4

Additional Financial Information (Summary of Cash Paid for Interest and Taxes) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2021
Cash paid (received) during the period for:
Interest	$ 4,028	$ 3,760
Income taxes, net of refunds	338	182
Payments to Acquire Property, Plant and Equipment	9,476	7,581
Interest during construction	682	351
Acquisitions	9,570	23,143
Spectrum Licenses
Cash paid (received) during the period for:
Acquisitions	8,965	22,886
Interest during construction	605	257
Property, Plant and Equipment [Member]
Cash paid (received) during the period for:
Payments to Acquire Property, Plant and Equipment	9,399	7,487
Interest during construction	$ 77	$ 94

Additional Financial Informat_5

Additional Financial Information (Debt Transactions) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions		1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2022	May 31, 2022	Jun. 30, 2022	Mar. 31, 2022	Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2021	Apr. 11, 2022
Additional Financial Information [Line Items]
Net commercial paper borrowings					$ 2,593	$ 16,440
Debt issuances			$ 0	$ 479	479	9,097
Repayments of Short-Term Debt			(9,100)	0	(9,100)
Repayment of long-term debt			(23,423)	(790)	(24,213)	$ (1,096)
USD notes1,2,3
Additional Financial Information [Line Items]
Repayment of long-term debt			(18,957)	(123)	(19,080)
Euro notes
Additional Financial Information [Line Items]
Repayment of long-term debt			(3,343)	0	(3,343)
BAML Bilateral Term Loan – Tranche B
Additional Financial Information [Line Items]
Repayment of long-term debt			(1,000)	0	(1,000)
Other
Additional Financial Information [Line Items]
Debt issuances			0	479	479
Repayment of long-term debt			(123)	(667)	(790)
Commercial Paper [Member]
Additional Financial Information [Line Items]
Net commercial paper borrowings			(5,219)	1,471	(3,748)
2021 Syndicated Term Loan
Additional Financial Information [Line Items]
Repayments of Short-Term Debt			(7,350)	0	(7,350)
BAML Bilateral Term Loan – Tranche A
Additional Financial Information [Line Items]
Repayments of Short-Term Debt			(1,000)	0	(1,000)
Private Financing
Additional Financial Information [Line Items]
Repayments of Short-Term Debt			$ (750)	0	$ (750)
3.000% Global Notes due June 30, 2022 \| USD notes1,2,3
Additional Financial Information [Line Items]
Repayment of long-term debt	$ (1,962)
Amount outstanding				$ 1,962
Percentage of principal amount redeemed	100%
Various Global Notes Due 2022 to 2026 \| USD notes1,2,3
Additional Financial Information [Line Items]
Amount outstanding							$ 9,042
Various Global Notes Due 2026 to 2061 \| USD notes1,2,3
Additional Financial Information [Line Items]
Repayment of long-term debt		$ (7,954)
Aggregate principal amount of debt		$ 8,822
Minimum \| Various Global Notes Due 2022 to 2026 \| USD notes1,2,3
Additional Financial Information [Line Items]
Interest Rate							2.625%
Minimum \| Various Global Notes Due 2026 to 2061 \| USD notes1,2,3
Additional Financial Information [Line Items]
Interest Rate		3.10%
Maximum \| Various Global Notes Due 2022 to 2026 \| USD notes1,2,3
Additional Financial Information [Line Items]
Interest Rate							4.45%
Maximum \| Various Global Notes Due 2026 to 2061 \| USD notes1,2,3
Additional Financial Information [Line Items]
Interest Rate		8.75%

Additional Financial Informat_6

Additional Financial Information (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2021
Additional Financial Information [Line Items]
Vendor financing payables	$ 3,547
Vendor financing payables due within one year	1,981
Total Debt	$ 135,957
Minimum
Additional Financial Information [Line Items]
Vendor financing payables, noncurrent, period due within	2 years
Maximum
Additional Financial Information [Line Items]
Vendor financing payables, noncurrent, period due within	5 years
Vendor Financing Program
Additional Financial Information [Line Items]
Noncash investing activities	$ 2,012	$ 1,778

Discontinued Operations and D_3

Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups (Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations)) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2021	Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2021	Apr. 08, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Operating Expenses
Net income (loss) from discontinued operations	$ (214)	$ (4,095)	$ (199)	$ (3,739)
Assets
Current assets	85		85			$ 119,776
Liabilities [Abstract]
Current liabilities	85		85			33,555
Discontinued Operations [Member]
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Income Statement Disclosures [Abstract]
Revenues	1,057	8,306	9,450	16,367
Operating Expenses
Cost of revenues	658	4,943	5,480	9,438
Selling, general and administrative	389	1,780	2,779	3,536
Asset abandonments and impairments	0	4,555	0	4,555
Depreciation and amortization	95	1,332	1,172	2,674
Total operating expenses	1,142	12,610	9,431	20,203
Interest expense	35	45	131	91
Equity in net income (loss) of affiliates	(7)	61	(27)	118
Other income (expense) – net	(170)	(207)	(139)	(216)
Total assets, discontinued operations	(212)	(191)	(297)	(189)
Income (Loss) before income taxes	(297)	(4,495)	(278)	(4,025)
Income tax expense (benefit)	(83)	(400)	(79)	(286)
Net income (loss) from discontinued operations	$ (214)	$ (4,095)	$ (199)	$ (3,739)
Assets
Current assets						9,005
Noncurrent Inventories and Theatrical Film and Television Production Costs						18,983
Property, plant and equipment, net						4,255
Goodwill						40,484
Other Intangibles – Net						40,273
Other assets						6,776
Total assets, discontinued operations					$ 121,100	119,776
Liabilities [Abstract]
Current liabilities						12,912
Other liabilities						20,643
Total liabilities, discontinued operations					$ 70,600	$ 33,555

Discontinued Operations and D_4

Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups (Narrative) (Details) - WarnerMedia [Member] - USD ($) $ in Millions	1 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2022	Jun. 30, 2022	Apr. 08, 2022	Apr. 07, 2022
Spinoff
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Amount of transferred debt			$ 1,600
Cash Held By WarnerMedia At The Respective Distributions		$ 2,660
Senior Notes
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Notes Issued	$ 30,000
Bridge Loan
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Amount outstanding				$ 10,000
Long-term debt obligations			$ 41,600
Spinco Term Loan \| Bridge Loan
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Amount outstanding				$ 10,000